1. IT704 STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR INFORMATION SYSTEM IT704 STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR INFORMATION SYSTEM Semester 1/2007

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

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

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

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

9. JOURNALARTICLEREVIEWPAPER Course Requirements RESEARCHPROJECT CASE STUDY FINALEXAM READINGS MID-TERM

10. Readings Text Book Journal Articles Case Studies

11. Mid-Semester Exam 20% of Course Grade

12. Journal Article Review 10% of Course Grade Identify a journal article Identify a journal article Read & analyze Read & analyze Prepare a 2 page summary Prepare a 2 page summary Submit within 2 weeks Submit within 2 weeks 5 Minute summary of article 5 Minute summary of article

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. 10% of Course Grade

14. Group Research Project Self-select into groups (4 students each) Self-select into groups (4 students each) Complete a strategic analysis of a company Complete a strategic analysis of a company Develop an IS/IT strategy for that company Develop an IS/IT strategy for that company Prepare typed/tabbed report Prepare typed/tabbed report Turn-in paper October 25, 2007 Turn-in paper October 25, 2007 30% of Course Grade

15. Final Exam 30% of Course Grade WMGA6310 Finish Line

16. Course Requirements RESEARCHPROJECT JOURNALARTICLEREVIEWPAPERCASESTUDY FINALEXAM READINGS MID-TERM 20% 10% 30% 30% 10%