Information Systems

STATE CODE 6531BX027
STUDY FIELD Computer science
Information systems
DEGREE AND (OR) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AWARDED  Professional Bachelor of Computer science
SPECIALIZATIONS Information Security
IT Service Management
Financial Technologies
STUDY MODE (LENGTH IN YEARS) Full-time studies – 3,5 years
VOLUME OF STUDIES IN CREDITS 210
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF STUDY PROGRAMME
Description of the learning outcomes of the cycle of study  Study programme results
A. Knowledge and  its application A.1 To explain the basic facts, concepts, theories and mathematical methods related to computer hardware and software, their characteristics and practical applications, computer communication and applications, which are related to important changes and trends in the field of computer science.

A.2 To explain the principles of algorithm design and analysis, programming paradigms, languages and technologies, principles of human-computer interaction, typical software lifecycle phases, and software development and support methods.

A.3 To explain how the business, industrial, economic and social context impacts on professional practice, as defined by ethical standards and covered by legal requirements, including data protection, intellectual property rights, contracts, liability and other related issues.

A.4 To apply the knowledge of information systems studies to develop secure and other relevant informatics application solutions for financial institutions, business organizations, to solve IT service management and other specific professional problems.

A.5 To explain the basic facts, concepts and theories related to information systems and their development and maintenance, the activities of organizations, the analysis and modelling of business processes, the management of operational risk and computerization projects, and information security.

A.6 To explain the principles of data and information storage, management, discovery, analysis, mining, visualization and security, as well as the methods and technologies for designing, managing, implementing and administering databases and repositories.

B. Ability to carry out research B.1 To describe problems in information security, IT service management, financial services or other business activities, collect and prepare data from different sources according to specific criteria to solve the problem.

B.2 To analyze and evaluate the data and information needed to solve an information security, IT service management, financial services or other professional problem, and to base decisions on best practices and reasoned conclusions.

C. Special competence C.1 To select and apply appropriate information systems development and maintenance methods, lifecycle models, development environments and tools to manage the organisation’s information systems, financial and IT services, security, testing, operations and other projects.

C.2 To analyze the organization’s financial services, IT service management, security support and other business processes, identifying the requirements of the organization and information system users for improving the organization’s activities through the use of information technology.

C.3 To develop the requirements specification, system design and other documentation necessary to design, install, develop, operate and administer a secure IT management, financial services and other information system.

C.4 To implement an information system to solve a business problem in financial services, IT service management, information security and other subject areas, considering the organisational and technological environment, possible solution alternatives, functional and non-functional requirements.

D. Social competence D.1 To communicate professionally in the national language and at least one foreign language with professional audiences.

D.2 To work in teams, following the principles and rules of professionalism, ethical behavior and social responsibility.

E. Personal competence E.1 To learn and work independently, in a self-disciplined, collaborative and team-oriented manner, to adapt to operational and technological changes, and to show professional initiative and take personal responsibility.

E.2 To demonstrate creativity in solving specific professional challenges and problems.

COURSE INFORMATION
Full time studies Full-time study plan

General college study field subjects:
Foreign Language (English), Specialty Language, Mathematics, Management, Professional Foreign Language (English), Philosophy / Sociology, Environmental and Civil Safety.

Compulsory study field subjects:
Informatics Introduction, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture and Networks, Algorithms and Data Structures, Discrete Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Object-oriented Programming, Database Design, Probability Theory and Statistics, Datamining.

Specialty subjects:
Information Management Basics, Information Systems and Security, Information System Design and Integration, Databases and Systems, Internet Technology, Project management, Information System Testing.

Specializations:
Information Security specialization:
IT Service Management, Information systems Security, Cyber Incidents and Research Methods, Information System Audit, Information Security Management and Risk Administration, Professional Practice, Final Practice, Final Project.

IT Service Management Specialization:
IT Service Management, Activity Process Modelling, Business Management Systems, E-marketing, IT Services, Professional Practice, Final Practice, Final Project.

Financial Technologies Specialization:
Financial Services Business Models, Information Systems Security, Banking, Financial Innovation, Financial Management Systems, Professional Practice, Final Practice, Final Project.

Optional courses:
The student selects specialization and have the opportunity to choose the 3 optional subjects.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Information system Information security graduate will be able to design secure organization information system as well as to apply existing information systems for the needs of an organization, perform their audit, implement and maintain information security incidents research and prevention tools and on demand consult on security questions.

Information systems IT Service Management graduate will be able to design, analyze, choose and implement IT service management systems assuring their correspondence to IT activities, consult clients on IT service questions, perform activity based on ITIL process management good practice.

Information systems Financial Technologies graduates will be able to design, develop and maintain financial information systems in coherence with information services and security requirements provided by a financial organization, apply conventional and innovative fintech technologies by designing electronic financial services.

Social partners:
UAB BlueBridge
AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP (ASG) PLC
Reiz Tech, UAB
Accenture Lithuania, UAB
NRD CS, UAB

Updated 02/05/24