IT704STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR

INFORMATION SYSTEM

IT704STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR

INFORMATION SYSTEM

Semester 1/2007Semester 1/2007

ObjectivesObjectives

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

ObjectivesObjectives

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;

ObjectivesObjectives

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

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

A Strategic Perspective of IS/IT (Chap. 1)

Establishing anEffective IS/IT Strategy Process(Chap. 2 & 3)

IS/IT Strategy Process:Tools & Techniques(Chap. 4 – 6)

BusinessStrategy &IS/ITImplications

Establishing an IS/IT Strategy Process

Alignment of IS/IT withBusinessStrategy

Search competitive opportunities to shapeStrategy

Determine ISStrategy

Managing Applications Portfolio (Chap. 7)

PART 1IS / IT STRATEGY FORMULATION

PART 1IS / IT STRATEGY FORMULATION

PART 2 IS/IT MANAGEMENT

PART 2 IS/IT MANAGEMENT

Managing Applications Portfolio (Chap 7)

Investment, Information, Infrastructure and Service Management(Chap 9 – 11)

Organization &ResourcingFor 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)

Course ResourcesCourse Resources

Ward, J., & Peppard, J. (2002). Strategic planning for information systems (3rd ed.).

New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Strategic Planningfor Information

Systems

John Ward and Joe Peppard

Third Edition

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Course RequirementsCourse Requirements

RESEARCHRESEARCHPROJECTPROJECT

CASE STUDYCASE STUDY

FINALFINALEXAMEXAM

READINGSREADINGS MID-TERMMID-TERM

ReadingsReadings

Text Book

Journal Articles

Case Studies

Mid-Semester ExamMid-Semester Exam

20% of Course Grade20% of Course Grade

Journal Article ReviewJournal Article Review

10% of Course Grade10% of Course Grade

Identify a journal articleIdentify a journal article Read & analyzeRead & analyze Prepare a 2 page summaryPrepare a 2 page summary Submit Submit within within 2 weeks2 weeks 5 Minute summary of article5 Minute summary of article

Case StudyCase 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 Grade10% of Course Grade

Group Research ProjectGroup Research Project

Self-select into groups (4 students each)Self-select into groups (4 students each) Complete a strategic analysis of a companyComplete a strategic analysis of a company Develop an IS/IT strategy for that companyDevelop an IS/IT strategy for that company Prepare typed/tabbed reportPrepare typed/tabbed report Turn-in paper Turn-in paper October 25, 2007October 25, 2007

30% of Course Grade30% of Course Grade

Final ExamFinal Exam

30% of Course Grade30% of Course Grade

WMGA6310WMGA6310Finish LineFinish Line

Course RequirementsCourse Requirements

RESEARCHRESEARCHPROJECTPROJECT

JOURNALJOURNALARTICLEARTICLEREVIEWREVIEWPAPERPAPER

CASE CASE STUDYSTUDY

FINALFINALEXAMEXAM

READINGSREADINGS MID-TERMMID-TERM 20%20%

10%10%

30%30%30%30%

10%10%