About
Instructor
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems / Associate Director of the Center for Design and Innovation
jamescm@temple.edu
209f Speakman Hall
Office phone: 215-204-4386 (email preferred)
http://www.business-designed.com/
Course description
This course provides an introduction to the strategic role of information technology in today’s digital centric world. You will learn how to apply systems thinking to analyze and understand organizational IT strategy and usage. You will also learn how to apply theories of innovation to analyze the disruptive potential of technology.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the strategic role of IT in organization
- Analyze and assess the technical and management foundations to lead successful IT initiatives
- Differentiate between different types of organizational information systems and their usage and role
- Analyze and assess the disruptive potential of new and emerging technologies
- Understand the issues involved in managing information systems and technology in a global environment
Credits
This syllabus represents the collaborative efforts of MIS Department Professors Flanagan, Hohne, Johnson, Mandviwalla, Schuff and Yoo.