Entry requirements

90 credits in information systems or equivalent

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

• describe different methods for work with knowledge management

• understand the concept of knowledge and different views of knowledge

• describe different methods and techniques for managing knowledge

• describe different types of knowledge support systems

• understand the architecture and development of knowledge systems.

Skills and capacities

• model knowledge as decision rules

• manage diffuse knowledge in systems

• implement a meta-interpreter of a knowledge base

• carry through a project; define the purpose of a knowledge system, knowledge acquisition, organisation of knowledge, implementing a knowledge system, test, document and evaluate the system

• discuss the consequences for an organisation when methods and techniques for knowledge management is implemented.

Evaluative capacity and approach

• evaluate incentives for organisations to work with knowledge management

• show awareness of how different types of knowledge systems can change the work within organisations

• evaluate methods and techniques for explicit knowledge management

• be able to evaluate project works, ones own and others

• be able to present, evaluate and critically review relevant research.

Content

Knowledge management

Life cycles for knowledge management systems

Knowledge engineering

Knowledge acquisition

Knowledge modelling

Knowledge technology

- Decision support systems

- Meta-interpreters

- Enterprice resource planning systems

- Business Intelligence

Knowledge transfer and sharing

Knowledge intensive organisations and innovations

Instruction

Lectures, lessons, practical computer exercises and seminars.

Assessment

Assignments and seminars. Examination in the end of the course