615-351 Strategic IS Management

This subject is regarded as a non-science subject for students enrolled in the BSc, BASc, and combined BSc courses.

Students cannot gain credit for both this subject and 615-352 Managing the IT Function.

62.5 points of level-200 information systems subjects which must include 615-251.

Creating business advantage with IT: forces that shape business strategy, business models and IT, IT strategic alignment; IT and organisational structure: building networked businesses, making the case for networked business; Managing IT: understanding organisational requirements for IT, organising and leading the IT function; IT infrastructure: understanding IT infrastructure, designing IT architecture, managing diverse IT infrastructures, assuring reliable and secure IT services; IT outsourcing.

In addition to the subject-related knowledge, students should acquire or extend other valuable generic skills, particularly the ability to identify key arguments presented in both writing (in the text and cases) and orally (in class) and assess the strength of evidence provided to support those arguments.

Up to 11 written responses of 1-2 pages each to preparation questions for topics and cases due during the semester (20%); participation in class discussions during the semester (10%); a written assignment of between 1500 and 2000 words due during the semester (20%); a 2-hour written examination in the examination period (50%). Satisfactory completion of the examination is necessary to pass the subject.