Strategic Management of Information Systems

Course Description: Upon completion of this course, the student will have an understanding of the: Information needs of an organization and the role of information systems in providing them; Alternative ways to match the information systems function to the structure and behavior of the organization; The role of the CIO and other executives in managing an organization’s IS f unction; and understanding of managerial and organizational performance and of strategic decision making, in a competitive business environment. It will cover conceptual and practical skills in integrating information systems into financial, organizational, marketing and production/service function of an organization with an overall business strategy. Other topics include cross-cultural management, the management of high technology, managing the physical environment, and public sector management.