The Business Informatics study program at the eMPIRICA College of Computing and Business Communications in Brčko District, BiH, is the only business informatics study program in BiH that offers students a dual degree upon graduation - a degree from a licensed higher education institution in BiH (eMPIRICA College) and a degree from an accredited higher education institution in the EU (Ljubljana School of Business).
Upon completion of the eMPIRICA College of Computing and Business Communications, study program Business Informatics, a bachelor's degree is obtained, title:
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS INFORMATICS
Upon completion of their studies, graduates of this study program are qualified to perform the following jobs:
- Management of business information systems and business decision support systems,
- Management and maintenance of information system security,
- Development of simple computer applications for desktop and web,
- Design, development, and programming of computer databases,
- Maintenance and management of information network systems,
- Project management or participation in projects,
- Planning and conducting IT education,
- User support during the implementation and use of IT applications,
- Business organization, market business planning, and management at the department or small/medium company level,
- Sales of IT and communication equipment, programs, and systems.
Economic sectors that employ these experts:
- Banking,
- Insurance companies,
- Educational institutions,
- Public administration,
- Companies that use modern information technologies and systems in their business.
Typical occupations based on the obtained degree:
- Head of the business informatics department in a company,
- Database administrator,
- Designer and programmer of business applications,
- Project manager,
- Information Systems Development Consultant,
- Information Systems User Consultant,
- System Engineer,
- System Analyst,
- Computer Network Designer,
- Business Information Systems Auditor,
- Sales Representative for marketing information solutions, computer equipment, etc.
Students during their studies and after graduating from eMPIRICA College of Computing and Business Communications, study program Business Informatics , acquire:
a) General knowledge, professional skills and abilities:
- Critical thinking and understanding of theoretical knowledge of business informatics, together with appropriate analyses and syntheses for the use of these insights in practice in the field of business process informatization,
- Solving practical problems and searching for resources,
- Ability for systemic and research thinking for inclusion in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams for solving tasks in various fields, such as business process informatization, improvement and development of information business processes, marketing of information and communication services, and others,
- Integration and coordination of professionals in the business field (e.g., accounting, marketing, human resources management, …) and the ICT field (e.g., the field of application of solutions, system software, information security, hardware and communications),
- Collecting and using information and continuous learning,
- Ability for work planning, entrepreneurship, and innovation, and for working within a specific, limited period of time,
- Teamwork and cooperation, taking into account the opinions of others and fulfilling the agreed role within the team,
- Development of communication skills in various business environments,
- Effective communication and coordination of work between team members,
- Professional management of teams and knowledge of duties and functions of management and leadership in the field of informatics,
- Development of communication skills in local, national, and international environments and increasing the ability of oral and written communication in English,
- Independently providing relevant answers and solutions to problems,
- Critical self-assessment,
- Flexible ability to use knowledge in practice,
- Identifying and exploiting opportunities offered in the work and social environment,
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions in practice,
- Readiness for lifelong learning,
- Autonomy and self-critical and professionally ethical responsibility.
Graduates of the eMPIRICA College of Computing and Business Communications, study program Business Informatics will develop skills and abilities for independent work and creative solving of technical problems in the field of business informatics. They will be trained for independent and group work in solving problems of business process informatization, taking into account the principles of the profession. In their work, they will be able to develop a responsible and independent approach, and master modern information and communication technologies for the purpose of efficient information gathering and communication with colleagues within and outside the group.
b) Specific knowledge, abilities and skills:
For the higher education study Business Informatics , specific competencies have been formed, with which the profile of necessary knowledge and skills has been set, which will be satisfied by selected subjects and teaching and learning methods. This profile provides a range of skills for the field of business informatics and thus the possibility of easier employment in this area.
The Business Informatics study is aimed at training experts who, by using specific IT knowledge and skills, contribute to general social and economic development.
Students during their studies and after graduating from the eMPIRICA College of Computing and Business Communications, study program Business Informatics , acquire the following knowledge, abilities and skills:
- Control and application of basic knowledge and practical approaches necessary for effective management, with an emphasis on project management, process informatization, and systemic thinking,
- Effective use of information and communication technologies and Internet services for obtaining information, for communication, and for creating applications in this area,
- Understanding of business processes,
- Understanding of entrepreneurship processes and entrepreneurial initiatives,
- Master the basics of information security and demonstrate the construction of an information system,
- Master the skills of quick understanding and knowledge of business processes and business functions and the use of ICT in dedicated software for supporting company operations,
- Introduction of information business processes into the company,
- Use of communication standards, protocols, and methods of data and information transfer, detection of errors in information equipment,
- Planning and modeling of databases and data organization,
- Development of e-business of the organization, which includes presenting the organization via a website as potential marketing or providing the organization's services via the Internet,
- All features of on-line technologies and multimedia presentations, and graphic design,
- Understanding the importance of access to knowledge and the importance of organizational learning,
- Developing a successful organization by introducing information technology for knowledge management and facilitating lifelong learning,
- Understanding the basics of economics, management, marketing, and the fundamentals of the legal system,
- Developing abilities and skills to improve productivity and efficiency,
- Effective business communication with colleagues and clients, improving services, and understanding the importance of excellent communication for achieving business success,
- Using technical terminology in information technology and economics in one of the popular foreign languages (English language),
- Project management, including the management of material and human resources,
- Knowledge and understanding of the general development of business informatics and future trends.
