Description

This course examines the role of information systems in assisting achievement of corporate systems objectives, and to consider methods and scientific techniques for strategic and tactical planning of in-formation systems. The course will identify central information systems issues and problems, assess information technology systems as competitive tools; and apply methods for IS strategic analysis. The course explains the phases of planning for information systems to assist in establishing infor-mation technology policy.

Program

IS -144 CRs

Objectives

• 1. Demonstrate conceptual skills integrating previously learned aspects of business and IS.
  2. Develop a framework of analysis to identify central IS issues and problems in complex business situations.
  3. Participate in developing and implementing a strategic and tactical plan for information systems development.
  4. Assess information technology systems as competitive tools.
  5. Use methods for IS strategic analysis.
  6. Assist in establishing information technology policy.