11455 (v.4) Business Information Technology Management 512

Area:

School of Information Systems

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Management issues surrounding information technology with emphasis on contemporary telecommunications facilities. Planning, development, and operation of the business information technology. IT strategies and plans, systems and project development methods, managing application portfolio resources, and managing technological change in a business context.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed the management skills and understanding needed to plan, develop, implement and operate information systems that are integrated with corporate objectives. Developed an appreciation and understanding of the major contemporary issues facing IT executives, managers, directors and CIOs.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Galliers, R.D., Leidner, D. and Baker, B.S.H., (Eds.), (1999), Strategic Information Management - Challenges and Strategies in Managing Information Systems.

Unit Texts:

Pearlson, K., (2001), Managing and Using Information Systems - A Strategic Approach, UK, John Wiley and Sons.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Class Presentation 10%. Examination 60%. Written Report One 20%. Written Report Two 10%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y