1. ICS 462 Information Systems Strategy & Implementation
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ICS 462 Information Systems Strategy & Implementation
Course Outline

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Course Objectives
To appreciate strategic management concepts and tools
To gain an in-depth understanding of information systems strategy formulation and implementation
To provide the knowledge and skills necessary for information systems strategic planning and implementation
To discuss relevant concepts and cases on information systems strategy and implementation

3. Why is this Course Required?
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Why is this Course Required?
Equip you with knowledge of strategic management of information systems
Enable you to appreciate the organizational and management issues relating to IS planning and implementation and relate this to other relevant courses in your program
Be able to evaluate the IS strategy and implementation of an organization and form a judgment and provide necessary advise to management
Broaden your understanding of the role of IS in organizations and how you can maximize your contribution to an organization – in turn assist to convert you into a useful/competent IS professional

4. Course contents & materials
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Course contents & materials
Course contents
Course Outline.ppt
1. Introduction to strategic management
Introduction to strategic management.ppt
Analytical tools in strategic management by Wendy Robson.doc
2. Analytical tools in strategic management
Strategic analysis tools.ppt
Strategy choice tools.ppt
Strategic implementation tools.ppt

5. 3. Information systems strategy and implementation
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3. Information systems strategy and implementation
Introduction to IS strategic planning.ppt
Strategic alignment.ppt
Strategic Alignment by Steve Clarke.doc
Pap 1 - Strategic alignment by Henderson et. al.pdf
Pap 2 - Using and validating the strategic alignment model
Pap 3 – Assessing business-IT alignment by Luftman
Pap 4 – The balanced scorecard: a foundation for the strategic management of information systems
Pap 5 - Linking the IT Balanced Scorecard to the Business Objectives at a Major Canadian Financial group

6. 4. Management of change associated with IS implementation
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4. Management of change associated with IS implementation
Change management.ppt
Step 1 Establishing a sense of urgency by Kotter.doc
Step 2 Creating the guiding coalition by Kotter.doc
Step 3 Developing a vision and strategy by Kotter.doc
Step 4 Communicating the change vision by Kotter.doc
Step 5 Empowering employees for broad-based action by Kotter.doc
Step 6 Generating short-term wins by Kotter.doc
Step 7 Consolidating gains and producing more change by Kotter.doc
Step 8 Anchoring new approaches in the culture by Kotter.doc

7. Delivery Methodology Lectures – to introduce academic concepts
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Lectures – to introduce academic concepts
Active learning and discussions
Case discussions and presentations
N.B. Discussions and presentations will enable you to:
Examine related topics not covered in class
Work in groups to deepen understanding of concepts and how they are applied in practice

8. Assessment 1. Course work 50% 2. Final written exam 50% N.B.
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1. Course work 50%
2. Final written exam 50%
N.B.
Above course work may be amended during the course
Exam questions will be based on lectures and required reading not all of which will be covered in lecturers

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References
“Strategic Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications”, M. Gordon Hunter; Information Science Ref, 2010, ISBN: (e-book)
Strategic information systems management, Kevin Grant, Ray Hackney & David Edgar (Editors), Course Technology, 2010, ISBN:
“Strategic information management: challenges and strategies in managing information systems”, Rober D. Galliers & Dorothy E. Leider (Editors), Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003, ISBN: (e-book)
“Strategic management and business policy concepts”, Thomas L. Wheelen & J. David Hunger, 9th Edition, Perason Education, 2004
“Information Systems Strategic Management: An Integrated Approach”, Steve Clarke, Routledge London, 2001
“Strategic Management & Information Systems: An Integrated Approach”, Wendy Robson, Pitman Publishing, 1997
Managing change, John Kotter
Journal articles on information systems strategic planning and strategy implementation – for discussion
On-line information resources – the Internet, specific digital libraries