IS455 Strategic Applications of Information TechnologyCourse 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) Last taught by M. E. Kabay, PhD, CISSP-ISSMP in Fall 2010 |
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Course descriptionDescription of the course including academic requirements. (PDF) Syllabus (updated 2009-09-22)List of topics for each of the class meetings. (PDF) Term-Paper GuidelinesHow to work successfully on your research paper and presentations. (PDF) Term-Paper Topics for Fall 2009Exciting topics selected by students -- with silly titles invented by Prof Kabay. (PDF) Student Presentation Schedule from 2009 (PDF)Everyone was welcome to attend these lectures Optional Online DiscussionsFun for extra points (PDF) Lecture Notes -- ask instructor for linkPowerPoint files with the class lecture notes & additional reading materials. (PPTX & PDF). This is a protected directory to safeguard the intellectual property of the authors of the textbook and is not available to the public. Questions for Review & Class DiscussionPDF files with questions based on chapters and case studies from the textbook. Copyright © 2010 M. E. Kabay. All rights reserved. The opinions expressed in any of the writings on this Web site represent the author’s opinions and do not necessarily represent the opinions or positions of his employers, associates, colleagues, students, relatives, friends, enemies, cats, dog or plants. Materials copyrighted by M. E. Kabay from this Website may be freely used for non-commercial teaching (i.e., specifically in any courses for academic credit or in free industry training at workshops or within organizations) but may not be re-posted on any Website or used in commercial training (where participants must pay fees for participation in the conference or workshop or where the instructor is paid) without express written permission. Any unauthorized sale of these copyrighted materials will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Updated 2010-08-30 |
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