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
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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.