IS455 Strategic Applications of Information Technology

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)

Last taught by M. E. Kabay, PhD, CISSP-ISSMP in Fall 2009

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Courses

CV

Cyberwatch

Ethics

IYIR

Methods

NetworkWorld Archive

Opinion

Ops Mgmt

Overviews

Security Mgmt
 

Description of the course including academic requirements. (PDF)

List of topics for each of the class meetings. (PDF)

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PowerPoint 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 Discussion