Information Systems Policy and Strategy

The focus of this course includes understanding the strategic use of Information Systems from the perspective of the CIO. Topics to be covered include:

• The top management’s strategic perspective for aligning competitive strategy, core competencies, and information systems;
• How to define and implement information systems governance to support business / IS alignment and value creation; and
• The development and implementation of Information Systems policies and plans to achieve organizational goals;

Students are evaluated through individual assignments and a major group project, which are designed to allow students to demonstrate understanding of the concepts and skills presented in the course. In the group projects, students may complete an IS strategic plan for an organization of their choice or develop and defend a business case for introducing an IS project into an organization.