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This document outlines the syllabus for an IT Policy & Strategy course taught in the fall term. The course will focus on understanding IT's role in achieving business objectives, the importance of governance and communication, organizational structure issues related to IT, emerging technologies, and the role of the Chief Information Officer. Students will complete reading assignments from the required textbook, participate in weekly online discussion boards and in-class exercises and discussions, and write three papers applying concepts from the course to case studies. Evaluation will be based on these discussion boards, papers, and a final discussion board wrapping up key topics.

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This document outlines the syllabus for an IT Policy & Strategy course taught in the fall term. The course will focus on understanding IT's role in achieving business objectives, the importance of governance and communication, organizational structure issues related to IT, emerging technologies, and the role of the Chief Information Officer. Students will complete reading assignments from the required textbook, participate in weekly online discussion boards and in-class exercises and discussions, and write three papers applying concepts from the course to case studies. Evaluation will be based on these discussion boards, papers, and a final discussion board wrapping up key topics.

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WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
SYLLABUS
FACULTY MEMBER:

Diane S. Murphy

TERM: Fall Block 1 - Tuesday

COURSE TITLE: IT Policy & Strategy


COURSE NUMBER: IST-7100
TEXTBOOK: TITLE: IT Policy and Strategy
If you would like more precise information regarding the textbook(s) for this class, please visit the
bookstore website at http://www.wilmcoll.edu/bookstore
METHOD OF CONTACT: Email: [email protected]

Please allow 24 hours for a reply.


I.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The focus of this course includes: 1) Top managements strategic perspective for aligning
competitive strategy, core competencies, and information systems; 2) The development and
implementation of policies and plans to achieve organizational goals; 3) Defining the systems that
support the operational, administrative, and strategic needs of the organization, its business units,
and individual employees; 4) Approaches to managing the information systems function in
organizations, including examination of the dual challenges of effectively controlling the use of
well-established information technologies, while experimenting with selected emerging
technologies; and 5) The role of the CIO.

II. RATIONALE
Students develop an understanding of the strategic use of information technology from a business
perspective at the enterprise level. They are expected to understand the internal management of
information systems services from the point of view of the CIO and to examine alternative
strategies and tactics available to management to achieve goals. Working students and students
with post-baccalaureate experience will be able to examine the current and potential impact of
information and information technology on all aspects of their position, firm, and industry.
III.

MAJOR INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS


Goal A Understand the role of IT in reaching business objectives
Learning Outcomes: The student will be able to:
A-1
Differentiate between strategy, vision and strategic objectives
A-2
Differentiate between effective business strategies based on a companys vision, strategy,
and mission statements
A-3 Identify the significance of the five levels of Strategic Alignment Maturity
A-4 Identify the primary differences between strategic, tactical and operational processes
Goal B

Understand the role of governance and communication in the selection and use of

organizational processes to make decisions about how to obtain and deploy IT


resources
Learning Outcome: The student will be able to:
B-1
Understand the components of a strategic plan
B-2
Identify organizational types and use in case study application
B-3
Identify the components of IT architecture
B-4
Identify effective guidelines for communicating
B-5
Apply the 10 step approach to developing measurements for IT efficiency and
effectiveness
Goal C

Review organizational structure and Human Resource issues as they relate to IT


systems

Learning Outcome: The students will be able to:


C-1
Distinguish between the advantages and disadvantages of organization types
C-2
Differentiate between the centralization and decentralization of IT functionality
C-3
Identify skill sets needed to have a successful future in IT
C-4
Describe elements used in managing human resources in an IT organization
C-5
Identify the primary sources of workplace stress for IT professionals
Goal D

Understand the potential impact of emerging technologies on an organization

Learning Outcome: The students will be able to:


D-1
describe the technology life-cycle
D-2
describe the implications of not keeping pace with technological advancements
D-3
Identify emerging technology to adopt in organizations
D-4
Identify the implication of organizational acceptance of emerging technologies
D-5
Identify the phases of change within organizations and the impact on the IT function
Goal E

Understand the role and function of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in an
organization

Learning Outcome: The students will be able to:


E-1
summarize the evolution of the CIO
E-2
describe attributes of CIOs that seem to contribute to effectiveness
E-3
distinguish between the functional and executive roles of the CIO
E-4
Understand the importance of leadership in change management
IV.

SUPPLEMENTAL OBJECTIVES

None.
VI.

EVALUATION AND ASSIGNMENTS:


A variety of learning activities will be employed including, but not limited to the following:

Chapter readings from the text: Students should read and be familiar with the chapter
material and be prepared to discuss the material when called upon to do so, including
Week 1.
Chapter analysis and discussion: Textbook based papers will be assigned and examined.
PowerPoint presentations provide an outline of chapter readings. Students may
download copies of the PowerPoint presentations from the Blackboard course web site.

Written papers should be submitted via Blackboard. Papers will be completed in APA
format. The assignment should reflect the quality and rigor of a graduate academic course.

METHODOLOGY:
A.
Teaching Methods: In class discussions as well as Textbook chapter based papers and
Discussion Boards submitted on Blackboard. Students are expected to actively and fully engage
in classroom discussions.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Schedule is subject to changes and is to serve as a guide. Students are responsible for
checking due dates and assignments in Blackboard.
Week 1 September 1, 2015 Face to Face
Introduction Purpose of class, attendance requirements, Assignments Papers and
Discussion Boards, APA format, research methods.
In class discussion APA Basics, paper formatting requirements, Library/Internet
resources, Peer-Reviewed resource concept. Grading methodology.
In class discussion Discussion Board 1 - Identity Management What is it and

why is it such a critical IT task? Post your submission and respond to AT


LEAST 3 OF YOUR CLASS COLLEAGUES. The Board will open 9/1/2015
at 11:59 pm and will close on 9/7/2015 at 11:59 pm. Access at the Link in the
Week 2 Folder. This Discussion is worth 10 points towards your final grade.
Chapter 1 Managing IT in a Digital World
Chapter 8 The Identity Management Challenge

Week 2 September 8, 2015 Face to Face


In Class Discussion Paper 1 Innovation v. Risk Management - which

should

take priority?
APA format double spaced, 12 point Arial or Times New Roman typeface,
cover page, MINIMUM OF 4 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES,
MAXIMUM OF 4 PAGES OF CONTENT, reference page.

Due September 14, 2015 on Blackboard at 11:59 pm. Upload at the Link in
the Week 3 folder. This assignment is worth 15 points towards your final
grade
In Class exercise When to Cite Mystery Solved.
In Class exercise - Paraphrasing
Chapter 7-Managing IT Based Risk
Chapter 10 - Strategic Experimentation with IT
Chapter 11 Enabling Collaboration with IT

Week 3 September 15, 2015 Face to Face


In class discussion Discussion Board 2 Change Management What is it and

why is it important? Post your submission and respond to AT LEAST 3 OF


YOUR CLASS COLLEAGUES. The Board will open on 9/15/2014 at 11:59
pm. and close at 9/21/2015 at 11:59 pm. Access at the Link in the Week 4
folder. This Discussion is worth 10 points towards your final grade.
In class exercise - APA format How would YOU cite it?
Chapter 15 - Developing and Delivering on the IT Value Proposition
Chapter 16 Developing IT Strategy for Business Value
Chapter 17 Communicating with Business Managers
Chapter 18 Building a Strong Relationship with the Business

Week 4 September 22, 2015 Face to Face


Chapter 3 - Planning Information Systems Resources
Chapter 5 Developing IT Capabilities
Chapter 9 Linking IT to Business Metrics
Chapter 19 Developing IT Professionalism
Chapter 20 Social, Ethical and Legal Issues
In class discussion - APA Formatting Citing to Figures

Paper 2 How would YOU build a strong relationship with the businesses that

you support?
APA format double spaced, 12 point Arial or Times New Roman typeface,
cover page. MINIMUM OF 4 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES,
MAXIMUM OF 4 PAGES OF CONTENT, reference page.
Due September 28, 2015 at 11:59 pm. Upload at the Link in the Week 5 folder.
This assignment is worth 20 points towards your final grade

Week 5 September 29, 2015 Face to face


In class discussion Paper 3 Information Delivery v. Knowledge Management

Which should take priority?


APA format double spaced, 12 point Arial or Times New Roman typeface,
cover page, MINIMUM OF 5 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES,
MAXIMUM OF 5 PAGES OF CONTENT. Due 10/12/2015 at 11:59 pm.
Upload at the Link in the Week 7 folder. This assignment is worth 30 points
towards your final grade.
Chapter 13 Information Delivery ITs Evolving Role
Chapter 14 Master Data Management
Chapter 21 Information Management The Nexus of Business and IT
Chapter 23 Creating and Evolving a Technology Roadmap

Discussion Board 3 Professionalism - Why does acting in a professional


manner towards your colleagues and business associates matter? Post your
submission and respond to AT LEAST 3 OF YOUR CLASS COLLEAGUES.
The Board will open on 9/29/2015 at 11:59 pm and close at 10/5/2015 at 11:59
pm. Access at the Link in the Week 6 folder. This Discussion is worth 10
points towards your final grade.

Week 6 October 6, 2015 Face to Face

Chapter 22 The IT Budgeting Process


Chapter 24 Delivering IT Functions: A Decision Framework
Chapter 25 IT Sourcing
Chapter 26 Application Portfolio Management

Week 7 October 13, 2015 - Online


Wrapping it up Discussion Board 4. The board will open at 11:59 pm on

10/11/2015 and close at 11:59 pm on 10/16/2015. Access at Link at the Week 7


folder. This assignment is worth 5 points towards your final grade.

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