306-317 Strategic Enterprise Systems

Information systems and information systems combined degree students are not permitted to gain credit for this subject.

306-207 Enterprise Information Systems or 306-209 Management Information Systems.

Technology assets and information systems are a critical enabler for many business strategies. This subject will expose students to models and methods for aligning a business vision with appropriate investment in information technology and communications. A variety of information and technical architectures will be explored together with how they relate to different styles of business vision. As a basis for identifying cost-benefit trade-offs in options for technology investments, technical architectures can be subjected to a traceability analysis of how business activities rely on aspects of the technology infrastructure. This forms the background to considering methods of technical governance and operations for a business, including partial outsourcing. Methods for managing the impact of rapid change in technology are important for each of the topics discussed.

• High level of development: oral communication; written communication; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas.

• Moderate level of development: collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information.

• Some level of development: use of computer software.

A 3-hour end-of-semester examination (50%), individual assignments totalling not more than 1500 words (20%) and a group project totalling not more than 3000 words (20%) and seminar participation (10%).

To be advised.