IST 7100 IT Policy & Strategy

As technology becomes more mainstream and accessible, companies must develop new ways to use their information technology (IT) resources in order to compete.  Consequently, this course focuses on: 1) top management's strategic perspective for aligning competitive strategy, core competencies, and information systems; 2) development and implementation of policies and strategic 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 chief information officer (CIO). Prerequisites: IST 7000, IST 7020, IST 7040; Corequisite: IST 7060

Course Documents

Syllabus 2007 Fall 1	Policy Manual Format	SQA Guidance Document
Syllabus 2006 Dir Study	Strategic Plan Format	Sample IT Audit Procedure
Final Project Rubric	Writing A Policy Manual	Sample E-mail Policy Doc

PowerPoint

Chapter 01	Chapter 05	Chapter 09	Chapter 13
Chapter 02	Chapter 06	Chapter 10	Chapter 14
Chapter 03	Chapter 07	Chapter 11	SQA Supp
Chapter 04	Chapter 08	Chapter 12	Proj Review