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IT744 STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR INFORMATION SYSTEM

IT744 STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR INFORMATION SYSTEM. Semester 2/2007. Objectives. know: the theories and principles of information systems strategic planning; trends in the evolution of methods for conducting information systems strategic planning;

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IT744 STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR INFORMATION SYSTEM

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  1. IT744 STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR INFORMATION SYSTEM Semester 2/2007

  2. Objectives know: • the theories and principles of information systems strategic planning; • trends in the evolution of methods for conducting information systems strategic planning; • the main techniques commonly used in the preparation of information systems strategic plans

  3. Objectives understand: • the corporate context for information systems strategic planning and its implications for the way in which planning is carried out; • the strengths and weaknesses of IS planning theory and the way in which it is applied to real-life organizational practices;

  4. Objectives be able to: • critically analyze the suitability of the process and techniques being used in the development of an IS strategic plan have developed attitudes which enable them to: • recognize the need for flexibility in adapting information systems strategic planning approaches to suit the prevailing organizational circumstances and business requirements; • recognize the strengths and weaknesses of current practices in information systems strategic planning; • participate as part of an IS strategic planning team

  5. Course Description INTRODUCTION TO IS/IT STRATEGY FORMULATION: Context, Nature, Process, Tools & Techniques PART 1 MANAGEMENT OF IS/IT: Organizing/Resourcing IT, Managing IS/IT Investments, Information, Infrastructure and Service Management PART 2

  6. PART 1IS / IT STRATEGY FORMULATION IS/IT Strategy Process: Tools & Techniques (Chap. 4 – 6) Establishing an Effective IS/IT Strategy Process (Chap. 2 & 3) Alignment of IS/IT with Business Strategy Managing Applications Portfolio (Chap. 7) A Strategic Perspective of IS/IT (Chap. 1) Business Strategy & IS/IT Implications Search competitive opportunities to shape Strategy Establishing an IS/IT Strategy Process Determine IS Strategy

  7. PART 2 IS/IT MANAGEMENT Investment, Information, Infrastructure and Service Management (Chap 9 – 11) Strategic Planning for Information Systems: Quo Vadis? (Chap 12) Managing IS/IT Investments Managing Applications Portfolio (Chap 7) Organization & Resourcing For IS/IT (Chap 8) Information & Knowledge Management Managing IS/IT Infrastructure & Applications

  8. Ward, J., & Peppard, J. (2002). Strategic planning for information systems (3rd ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons. Strategic Planning for Information Systems Third Edition John Ward and Joe Peppard Course Resources

  9. JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW PAPER Course Requirements READINGS MID-TERM CASE STUDY RESEARCH PROJECT FINAL EXAM

  10. Readings • Text Book • Journal Articles • Case Studies

  11. Mid-Semester Exam 25% of Course Grade

  12. Journal Article Review • Identify a journal article • Read & analyze • Prepare a 2 page summary • Submit within 2 weeks • 5 Minute summary of article 5% of Course Grade

  13. Case Study • You will be assigned a case. • You will need to analyze, write-up and turn in an executive summary regarding specific issues on the case. • Report is to be written from the point of view of an IS consultant. 5% of Course Grade

  14. Group Research Project • Self-select into groups (5 students each) • Complete a strategic analysis of a company • Develop an IS/IT strategy for that company • Prepare typed/tabbed report • Turn-in paper March 27, 2008 35% of Course Grade

  15. Final Exam IT744 Finish Line 35% of Course Grade

  16. Course Requirements READINGS MID-TERM 25% JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW PAPER CASE STUDY 5% 5% RESEARCH PROJECT FINAL EXAM 35% 30%

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