In this course, students will develop a high level of competency in the strategic use of IS from an executive, technical and business perspective. Students are expected to improve the internal management of IS services from the point of view of the CIO/CTO and to examine alternative strategies and tactics available to management to achieve goals. Students are expected to understand leadership issues for IT managers and the CIO, and how to use information technology as a strategic tool to enhance organizational efficiency.

Course goals

• As a result of completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Integrate the skills and knowledge needed to assume an IT leadership role in the organization
  • Understand leadership concepts
  • Do research to make technology decisions
  • Develop reasoned responses to the major forces shaping the role of IT in organizations competing in the global economy
  • Recognize how an organization establishes the means to manage IS as an integral part of its approach to strategic management.

Course information

• Course name: Strategic Management of Information Technology 
• Course number: 42653 
• Credit hours: 3
• Technology requirements (if any): Fox Laptop
• Day and time: 3:00 pm – 4:20 pm MW
• Location: Alter Hall 0A607
• Pre or co-requisites (if any): Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study (Major, Minor, or Concentration): 
        Accounting 
        Actuarial Science 
        Business Management 
        Economics 
        Entrepreneurship 
        Entrprnrship & Innovation Mgt 
        Finance 
        Financial Planning 
        Human Resource Management 
        International Business 
        Law & Business 
        Legal Studies 
        Management Information Systems 
        Marketing 
        Real Estate 
        Risk Management and Insurance 
        Statistical Sci + Data Analyt 
        Supply Chain Management 
        Undeclared-Business & Mngt 
  May not be enrolled in one of the following Campuses:      
        Japan 

Important information

Disability

Any student who has a need for accommodation based on the impact of a documented disability, including special accommodations for access to technology resources and electronic instructional materials required for the course, should contact me privately to discuss the specific situation by the end of the second week of classes or as soon as practical. If you have not done so already, please contact Disability Resources and Services (DRS) at 215-204-1280 in 100 Ritter Annex to learn more about the resources available to you. I will work with DRS to coordinate reasonable accommodations for all students with documented disabilities. 

Student and Faculty Academic Rights and Responsibilities

Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. Please review the university policy on Student and Faculty and Academic Rights and Responsibilities (Policy #03.70.02).

Technology Usage

The use of technology is an important aspect of this course. Please review the Temple University Technology Usage Policy.