IS455 Strategic Applications of Information Technology
Fall 2011

Course Description:

Information technology (IT) is permeating every aspect of organizational operations. This course examines specific case studies with a focus on how effective use of IT supports (and poor use of IT hinders) management, productivity, operations, productivity, effectiveness and profitability. Key concepts include the use and effects of IT on organizational structures and business relationships; the cost-justification of IT investments; the strategic roles of internetworking technologies; service levels and information assurance as mission-critical objectives; working with external service providers; managing the IT functions; outsourcing; project management; and long-term perspectives on the future of IT in a global economy.

Prerequisites: IS302 or permission of instructor. (3 Credits)

(PDF FILES unless otherwise indicated)

Course description -- detailed assignments, grading, standards, requirements, policies, rewards, penalties, and also the Secret of Life, the Universe and Everything.

Syllabus/schedule -- day-by-day listing of every required reading, quiz, exam, and deadline.

Term-Paper Guidelines -- how to avoid falling into a swamp of errors.

Term-Paper Topic Ideas -- suggestions, just suggestions

Term-Paper Outline -- example from Anna Knapp of organizing one's research

Term-Paper Sample
used by kind permission of alumna Anna Knapp NU ('07).

Grading Standards for Essay Exams (JPG)

Lecture files (PowerPoint PPTX and Acrobat PDF)

Presentation Schedule -- TBA

Instructor Office Hours / Schedule        JPG        PDF

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