Strategy and Governance
This course focuses on the key concepts, practices and issues in the strategic management of IT. It begins with a discussion of the strategic value of IT, including the role of business-IT alignment in realizing that value. Second, the course looks at strategic IT decision processes, including planned and emergent strategy-making and IT governance. Third, the course considers strategy implementation issues, including the role of IT leadership, project and portfolio management, and sourcing decisions. The course closes with a discussion of the strategic role of IT-enabled innovation and current trends in strategy and IT.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
- Analyze the effect and impact of IS on organizations and develop and implement plans for maximizing firm benefits associated with IS.
- Create and manage oversight mechanisms by which an organization evaluates, directs and monitors organizational IT.
- Establish practices for minimizing environmental impacts and planning for long-term firm viability.
Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Lab hours: 0