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The need for professionals in the fields of informatics and business informatics is steadily increasing, making it difficult to create a comprehensive profile of graduates. 

This is due to the fact that the scientific community has yet to come to a consensus on the term “business informatics”, making it difficult to predict the type of competencies that graduates of business informatics should possess. 

Therefore, it is essential to use connections with the industry to determine the skills that are expected of them in business practice. 

This question is also made more complex by the wide range of industries that Business Informatics graduates are employed in, such as the health and public administration sectors, in addition to the IT industry.

It is essential for students to consider the role of the Biomedical Information Sciences field within the scientific world. 

The question of what skills a student should acquire as a Biomedical Information Sciences graduate should be addressed from a labour market point of view.

 This discussion is not only academic in nature; for graduates, the skills acquired through the education process will determine their future in the workforce. 

College students should be aware of a curriculum that has been pre-approved by the university and is tailored to their individual needs. This approach allows for the program to be seen as a key component of education, with the flexibility to adjust content as it changes dynamically. This flexibility is a consequence of the rapid changes occurring in the global and local economy. 

Universities should use surveys and maintain a close relationship with their graduates within their graduate clubs to continuously assess the quality and outcomes of their teaching. 

The data collection should be conducted in an anonymous manner.

Informatics has been identified as one of the ten most sought-after majors, with the highest placement rate. It offers a range of benefits to students who have graduated, such as high salaries, challenging and exciting fields, the potential to grow with the ever-evolving technology, the ability to solve problems with hands-on proficiency, the potential to be creative, international opportunities, the potential for promotion, and the opportunity to further one’s education. The popularity of Informatics has increased significantly, with it ranking number one on the list.

Business Information Specialist (BIS) encompasses the fields of Business Knowledge, Management and Social Skills, as well as Business Use of Information Technology (BIT). The following table outlines some of the key competencies associated with Business Informatics, taking into account the knowledge and competencies required and the common job titles of BI specialists.

                  Source:  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324969427_HYBRID_TEACHING_METHOD_IN_BUSINESS_INFORMATICS

In order to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration or Masters of Business Administration, it is essential to be aware of the deep-rooted market needs and capabilities. 

These include the capacity to work as a team, the capacity to analyse data, the aptitude for IT, the capacity to communicate effectively (oral and written), the capacity to be creative, the capacity to solve problems, the capacity to adapt to changing circumstances, and the capacity to work effectively under pressure.

A typical Bachelor of Business Administration graduate is required to possess a wide range of competencies. This branch encompasses information technology, human resources, and business operations. It requires the graduate to assess the information requirements of an organisation’s management at every level of decision-making, including operational, tactical, and strategic. 

The graduate’s role is to develop and implement procedures, routines, and processes that generate accurate reports in an appropriate manner.

 

In order to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration or Masters of Business Administration, it is essential to be aware of the deep-rooted market needs and capabilities. These include the capacity to work as a team, the capacity to analyse data, the aptitude for IT, the capacity to communicate effectively (oral and written), the capacity to be creative, the capacity to solve problems, the capacity to adapt to changing circumstances, and the capacity to work effectively under pressure.

 

A typical Bachelor of Business Administration graduate is required to possess a wide range of competencies. This branch encompasses information technology, human resources, and business operations. It requires the graduate to assess the information requirements of an organisation’s management at every level of decision-making, including operational, tactical, and strategic. The graduate’s role is to develop and implement procedures, routines, and processes that generate accurate reports in an appropriate manner.

 

There are many examples of MIS:

·       Decision Support Systems.

·       Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

·       Supply Chain Management.

·       Customer Relationship Management (CRM).

·       Project Management.

·        Executive Information Systems (EIS)

 

 
A Business Information System (BI) graduate must possess the necessary skills to effectively manage, plan, control, coordinate, make decisions and operate an organisation’s BI system. These skills are focused on the five fundamental sources of information: People, Hardware, Software, Communications and Data. People are those who use and develop an information system, as well as those who maintain and operate it, such as Information System Managers (IS) and Technical Support Staff (TS). 
Hardware is computer and other items, such as printers, while Software refers to computer programs and related instruction manuals. Communications refers to networks, as well as the hardware and software necessary to support them. Finally, Data refers to the data that the organisation has access to, such as databases and paper files. Establishing efficient communication channels is essential for making timely and accurate decisions, which in turn contributes to organisational efficiency and competitiveness.
 
The implementation of this new paradigm shift has enabled global outsourced, strategic alliances, and partnerships to remain competitive in terms of cost, quality, adaptability, reliability, and responsiveness. IBJIS has highlighted new approaches, methods, tools, and technologies for the development of appropriate BIS.

Moreover, it is assumed that a graduate of Business Informatics will possess the skills to:

 

  • -understand the key concepts of the functional areas in business,
  • -create a clear view of the information system role in the business organisation,
  • -understand the basic informatics tools used in the business context and their design and development requirements,
  • -identify and effectively use appropriate informatics tools and information systems for business applications and decision making,
  • -customise user-level software for business needs in economics, social, ethical and legal conditions.
  • -Apply adequate financial, economic skills in business management.
  • -Create, evaluate and assess a range of best practices in various business areas.
  • -Conduct project management activities in various business aspects.
  • -Adopt and use informatics-based solutions for business.
  • -Function effectively as an individual and as a member of a team.
  • – Recognise the need for and engagement in life-long learning.
-Promote ethical and professional behaviour
 
In order to effectively teach and learn Business Informatics, the general technique should be employed. However, it is important to consider whether these techniques are employed by lecturers. Based on the author’s experience and analysis of the tests conducted by other lecturers, it can be concluded that these techniques are not applied.
Furthermore, if the individual is not well-prepared and has not developed strategies, the recommended methodology can be classified as a Hybrid Method.
 
 
 

Literature:

Gunasekaran A., International Journal of Business Information Systems, ISSN online: 1746-0980, ISSN print: 1746-0972, [Online], Available at; http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=IJBIS, Accessed [20 July 2016]

 Ama International University Bahrain, Bachelor of Science in Business Informatics, AMAIUB, Available at: http://www.amaiu.edu.bh/bachelor-of-science-in-business-informatics/, Accessed [20 July 2016]

Idaho State University, Business Informatics, ISU, [Online], Available at: http://www2.isu.edu/cob/businessinformatics.shtml, Accessed [20 July 2016]

Beal V., MIS – management information system, WeboPedia, [Online], Available at: http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/M/MIS.html, Accessed [20 July 2016]

TechoPedia, Management Information System (MIS), Techopedia, [Online], Available at: https://www.techopedia.com/definition/8240/management-information-system-mis, Accessed [20 July 2016]

Idaho State University, Business Informatics, ISU, [Online], Available at: http://www2.isu.edu/cob/businessinformatics.shtml, Accessed [20 July 2016]

University of Ljubjana, Business Informatics, UoL, [Online], Available at: http://www.ef.uni-lj.si/graduate/businf, Accessed [20 July 2016]