N_ISFI IS in financial institutions

University of Finance and Administration
Summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Guaranteed by
Ing. Václav Řezníček, Ph.D.
Department of Computer Science and Mathematics – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Ivana Plačková
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to explain the importance of information systems (IS), information technology (IT) and IS development projects in the environment of financial institutions (especially banks). It seeks to equip students with knowledge that will help them to apply themselves practically in an IS development project in a financial institution environment (with emphasis on the IS vendor side).
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will be able to explain the specifics of such IS, understand the different phases of IS delivery, and at the same time should gain the necessary theoretical and methodological insight to take a critical, practice-developing approach.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction; information and systems - theoretical background and practical implications
  • 2. Information systems, their meaning and purpose in an organisation
  • 3. Shift in the perception of IT/IS from the perspective of organisations, IT governance, IT management, process and systems approaches
  • 4. The importance of information and IT in a financial institution
  • 5. What financial institutions are currently addressing in the area of IT
  • 6. Architecture of banking systems, examples of banking applications, the issue of system integration and the importance of analytics
  • 7. IS delivery to the bank environment (system)
  • 8. IS development project, project features, project management
  • 9. Custom development and product development (modification) from the IS supplier's point of view
  • 10. Importance of individual project phases, importance of requirements analysis
  • 11. Current trends, issues and challenges in the field of
  • 12. Summary iteration
Literature
    recommended literature
  • SOMMERVILLE, I. Softwarové inženýrství. Computer press. 2013, ISBN 978-80-251-3826-7.
  • DOUCEK, P, MARYŠKA, M., NEDOMOVÁ, L. Informační management v informační společnosti. Praha: Professional Publishing, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7431-097-3.
  • DOLEŽAL, J. Agilní přístupy vývoje produktu a řízení projektu: komplexně, prakticky a dle světové praxe. Praha: Grada, 2022. ISBN 978-80-271-3705-3.
  • CARR, N. G. Does It Matter?: Information Technology and the Corrosion of Competitive Advantage. Boston: Harvard Business Review Press. 2004.
  • ROSICKÝ, A. Informace a systémy: Základy teorie pro úspěšnou praxi. Praha: Oeconomica. 2013, ISBN 978-80-245-1629-5.
  • WEWEGE L., THOMSETT M. C. The digital banking revolution : how fintech companies are transforming the retail banking industry through disruptive financial innovation. 3rd edition (December 2, 2019).
Teaching methods
Lectures, excercises and seminars in full-time study.
Managed consultations and tutorials in part-time study.
Minimal required participation is 75% on seminars in full-time study and 50% on tutorials in part-time study.
Students with lower than required participation have to fulfill additional study duties.
Assessment methods
seminar papers, oral examination
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2025.
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