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Business Information Systems

Degree:

Type of education:

Number of semesters: 8

Professional qualification:

Professional field:

First year: 2014

Faculty: Faculty of Informatics
Duration: 4 years
Language: Bulgarian
Mode of study: Full-time

Specific courses:

  • Microeconomics;
  • Macroeconomics;
  • Introduction into Management;
  • Finance;
  • Theory of Accounting;
  • Principles of Law;
  • Marketing;
  • Statistics;
  • Company Economics;
  • Mathematics;
  • Computer Architectures;
  • Operation Systems;
  • Computer Networks and Communications;
  • Information System Design;
  • Databases;
  • Algorhithms and Programming;
  • Applied Programming;
  • Information Systems Security Planning and Management;
  • Web Technologies;
  • Corporate Information Systems;
  • IT Project Management;
  • Software Business;
  • Development Environments, etc.

Expected knowledge and skills after acquiring qualification:
The objective of this programme is to prepare specialists having the necessary basic knowledge of economics and profound knowledge of information systems as an organization management tool for the effective use of information and communication technologies as a competitive advantage in business. Students acquire thorough knowledge in economics and computer sciences and develop skills for its implementation.

Employment opportunities upon graduation:
Graduates of this programme are trained experts with knowledge and skills to hold positions as:

  • company management systems developers;
  • system analysts;
  • IT project managers;
  • business analysts;
  • specialists in launching, maintaining and developing information systems for end users;
  • system administrators;
  • customer service consultants;
  • specialists in marketing and management of software and information products;
  • web developers and designers, etc.

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Programme
First year
2014
Studied subjects Semester Credits Type of grading Student involvement
Total Self-study Classes
Informatics 1 9 270 180 90
Microeconomics 1 9 270 180 90
Mathematics 1 9 270 180 90
Electives (1) 1 3 90 60 30
Management Theory 2 8 240 165 75
Macroeconomics 2 9 270 180 90
Principles of Law 2 7 210 135 75
Electives (1)
  • History of Economic Thought
  • History of Economics
  • Economic Psychology
  • Economic Sociology
  • Philosophy
  • Career Development
2 6 180 120 60
Accounting Theory 3 8 240 165 75
Introduction to Finance 3 7 210 135 75
Introduction to Statistics 3 5 150 75 75
Marketing 3 6 180 105 75
Electives (1) 3 4 120 60 60
Financial Accounting 4 8 240 165 75
Economics of the Enterprise 4 8 240 165 75
Principles of Information Systems 4 8 240 180 60
Electives (1)
  • Econometrics
  • International Economics
  • European Studies
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Planning and Forecasting
  • Internet Technologies
  • Optimization Methods
4 6 180 120 60
Operating Systems 5 8 240 180 60
Algorithmization and Programming 5 8 240 165 75
Computer Architectures 5 6 180 120 60
Computer Networks and Communication 5 8 240 180 60
Databases 6 7 210 120 90
Practical Training 6 5 150 150 0
Applied Programming 6 6 180 105 75
Information Systems Design 6 7 210 120 90
Electives (1)
  • Decision Making Theory
  • Operation Studies
6 5 150 90 60
IT Project Management 7 8 240 180 60
Software Business 7 8 240 180 60
Web Technologies 7 8 240 180 60
Electives (1)
  • Java Visual Programming Environment
  • Visual Programming Environment Delphi
  • Office Applications
  • Development Environments
7 6 180 120 60
Planning and Management of Information System Security 8 6 180 120 60
Business Intelligent Systems 8 6 180 120 60
Electives (1)
  • Information Logistics
  • Information and Communication Technology in the Financial Sector
  • Accounting Software
  • Marketing Information Systems
8 4 120 60 60
Electives (1)
  • E-Business Strategies
  • Advanced Business Information and Communication Technology
  • Information Management
8 4 120 60 60
Electives (1)
  • Comprehensive State Exam
  • Thesis Defense
8 10 300 300 0
Total for 0 0
Total for the entire period of study 240 7200 4920 2280


Optional courses Semester Credits Student involvement
Total Self-study Classes
Globalization 2 4 120 60 60
Foreign Language - German
Semester 3
Semester 5 		3, 5, 7 4, 4, 4 360 270 90
Foreign Language - English
Semester 3
Semester 5 		3, 5, 7 4, 4, 4 360 270 90
Foreign Language - Russian
Semester 3
Semester 5 		3, 5, 7 4, 4, 4 360 270 90
Foreign Language - French
Semester 3
Semester 5 		3, 5, 7 4, 4, 4 360 270 90
Taxation and taxation process 7 3 90 60 30
1 The course is available only to foreigners