BUS 55200 - Management Of Information Technology

This is a comprehensive study of the strategic role of information technology (IT) in contemporary organizations and society. Topics include structures, issues and trends in IT, impact of IT on corporate environment, and IT management strategies to achieve competitive advantage in an increasingly dynamic global business environment.

Preparation for Course
P: BUS 54202.

Cr. 3.
Notes
You must be admitted to the MBA program or secure approval from the department before enrolling in any graduate-level business or economics course.

Student Learning Outcomes
1. Discuss the changing role of IT leadership in modern organizations.
2. Identify the challenges in managing the IT function.
3. Discuss the emerging trends in IT infrastructure and how they affect the organizations.
4. Identify components of business models and linkages between them.
5. Discuss the strategic use of IT for sustainable competitive advantage.
6. Apply various strategic IT management frameworks.
7. Compare and contrast different IT project management methodologies.
8. Explain the issues involved in the deployment of IT solutions in organizations.
9. Discuss the challenges related to the delivery of IT services reliably and securely.
10. Apply theoretical frameworks and models to solve real-life business cases involving managerial decisions about leveraging IT-enabled business opportunities in a networked global economy.
11. Improve oral and written communication skills.