Course overview
To develop an understanding of the role of strategic management of IT, particularly in relation to evaluating emerging technology and trends and adopting a critical approach to strategic decisions.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe strategic management issues related to the use of computer-based information systems in organisations
- Propose strategies for managing information technology in private and public sector organisations that respond to emerging technologies and business opportunities
- Discuss the strategic role of information technology in an organisation and its alignment with business objectives
- Review trends in the organisational use of information technology that affect information systems policy development
- Evaluate strategic management proposals and implementation
- Identify issues which relate to human resources, equity and ethics in the management of information technology and systems
- Use information technology governance methodologies to aid in the management of IT infrastructure