ITI 5700 Strategy in Business
This course focuses on the many managerial and technical problems confronting the management of information technology (IT) resources. It is designed to equip the manager with an understanding of the strategic, tactical, and operational planning of an information technology organization. It provides an introduction to managing IT as a resource that creates business value. Using cases and research, students will discover how to determine what comprises a good IT investment portfolio. Students will also be introduced to a variety of IT governance structures and will focus on the important components to be considered when determining how one will govern an organization's information technology needs and resources. Key components to be considered include alignment of IT with the business, responsibility and accountability in the use of resources, consideration of risk and business continuance, and organizational compliance and performance.