Course Syllabus
International Technology University
MISY 926 Strategic Management of Information Technology
Course Description
This course addresses some contemporary issues faced by general managers — e.g., globalization, and time compression. The course defines the information technology strategies of an organization. It will examine principles and concepts of strategic information technology systems, and systems development as it relates to information technology management strategy.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the student will:
- Know the meaning of an IT Strategic Management Process to deliver business value through IT leadership.
- Understand the changing nature of the competitive business environment.
- Be familiar with the different schools of thought of IT Strategy formulation.
- Know the issues associated with effective IT Strategy implementation.
- Gain knowledge of how to transform the business via IT dynamic capabilities.
- Explore the ways to enhance alignment between Business and IT.
- Apply the most important management practices for driving business value from IT investments.
Required Textbook
No textbook is required. Very detailed slides and lecture notes will be provided. Students may optionally research the internet and local libraries for additional subject related information when needed.
Grading
Final Exam / 25% / There will be one comprehensive final exam, which will count for 25% of your course grade. The final exam will be given during the scheduled final exam week. This will be an in class written exam.Midterm Exam / 20% / There will be one midterm exam, which will count for 25% of your course grade. The midterm exam will be assigned at the half-way point in the class. This will be a take-home exercise.
CSLO / 20% / Course Student Learning Objective Essay
Homework Assignments / 15% / You will be assigned 3 homework assignments worth 5 points each.
Case Studies / 20% / You will be assigned 4 case study assignments, worth 5 points each.
Final Exam: The week before the final exam is given there will be a review session in class. The final exam will be an in-class assignment during the last week of the term (Final Exam Week).
Academic Dishonesty
All of your assignments and class activities should represent your own individual effort. Your assignments should be done without consultation with other students (or the Internet) and you should not share your work with others. Any assignment submitted that is copied from the internet or essentially the same as someone else’s will not receive credit.
Grading Formula
A / 95 – 100 / C+ / 77 – 79A- / 90 – 94 / C / 73 – 76
B+ / 87 – 89 / C- / 70 – 72
B / 83 – 86 / D / 60 – 69
B- / 80 – 82 / F / 59 or <
Course Schedule and Assignment Due Dates
The schedule below is subject to change depending on progress through the course material.
Week / Topic / Assignments1 / Lecture 1
Introduction to Strategic Management of Information Technology
2 / Lecture 2
Competing with Information Technology / Assignment 1
Due
3 / Lecture 3
The Information Age, Changing the Face of Business
4 / Lecture 4
Gaining Competitive Advantage with Information Technology / Assignment 2
Due
5 / Lecture 5
Information Technology and Supply Chain Management
6 / Lecture 6
Databases and Data Warehouses
Building Business Intelligence / Case Study 1
Due
7 / Lecture 7
Decision Support and Artificial Intelligence
8 / Lecture 8
Electronic Commerce
Midterm Exam (Take Home) / Midterm Exam
9 / Lecture 9
Systems Development
Phases, Tools, and Techniques / Case Study 2
Due
10 / Lecture 10
Building and Sustaining the Dynamic Enterprise
Lecture 11
Protecting People and Information
IT security threats and safe guards / Assignment 3
Due
11 / Lecture 12
Emerging Trends and Technologies
Lecture 13
Computer Networking Basics
12 / Lecture 14
Review of TCP/IP
Lecture 15
Access Control Processes / Case Study 3
Due
13 / Lecture 16
Careers in Business
14 / Final Exam Review / Case Study 4
Due
15 / Final Exam in Class
Course Student Learning Objective Essay / Final Exam
CSLO Due