Handbook - Information Systems Strategy and Management

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Overview

?This course focuses on the key concepts, practices and issues in the strategic management of IT. The course covers four key themes. It begins with a discussion of the strategic value of IT, including the role of business-IT alignment in realising that value. Second, the course looks at strategic IT … For more content click the Read More button below. We will analyse academic and practitioner papers, cases and examples, and examine strategic IT issues in practice. Our classes will involve discussion of selected readings. Students are also encouraged to draw from and reflect on their own experiences.

?This course focuses on the key concepts, practices and issues in the strategic management of IT. The course covers four key themes. It begins with a discussion of the strategic value of IT, including the role of business-IT alignment in realising that value. Second, the course looks at strategic IT decision processes, including planned and emergent strategy-making and IT governance. Third, the course considers strategy implementation issues, including the role of IT leadership, project and portfolio management, and sourcing decisions. The course closes with a discussion of the strategic role of IT-enabled innovation and current trends in strategy and IT.

We will analyse academic and practitioner papers, cases and examples, and examine strategic IT issues in practice. Our classes will involve discussion of selected readings. Students are also encouraged to draw from and reflect on their own experiences.

Conditions for Enrolment

(In program 8407 or 8435 or 8425 or 8426 or 8446) OR (in the Enterprise Systems and Business Design Specialisation (INFSMS) and completion of 36 UOC)

Exclusion Courses

Course

INFS5953

INFS5953 - Information Systems Management

Course Outline

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INFS5731 Course Outline

Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1191
Domestic Students	$4410
International Students	$6030

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