(3 CREDITS)
This course addresses the issue of how information technology can be exploited, tuned into a strategic resource and managed successfully in an organization. It examines the importance not only of technology per se, but of people and processes as well, in particular, the role of the top management team, how IT value can be assessed, the structure and capabilities needed in modern IT functions, the role of users and specialists in information systems development and how to make IT sourcing decisions and monitor the results.
Cross-listed as CIS-351.
PREREQUISITE(S): MGT-230 and COMP-151