ITC383 Strategic Information Management (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Computing (COMPU)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject aims to examine how information systems can be used to achieve a company's strategic objectives. After first considering business strategic planning, the tools and techniques of analysis are examined. The need for information systems strategic planning is analysed within the modern environment of industry and commerce.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC383
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Not available to students who have completed ITC501
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to describe the processes that can be used in the integration of IT and organisational strategies;
- be able to apply the IT governance concepts and management practices that can be used to successfully manage, source and deliver strategic IT products and services;
- be able to analyse and select appropriate innovative information technologies that can be strategically used to transform organisations;
- be able to research and evaluate an organisation's strategic IT management processes, identifying specific areas where improvements could be made.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Strategic business planning, mission statements, SWOT.
- Integrating information technology and business strategy.
- Obtaining competitive advantage from information technology.
- Portfolio analysis.
- Strategic information systems, planning for technological change.
- Opportunism in planning.
- Concepts related to the study of modern organisations including the role of information, human dimensions such as management and culture and change management.
- A range of information systems and their application in commerce and industry.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.