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IS Strategy and Governance (ISYS90038)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Sean Maynard
Semester 2
Dr Sean Maynard
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Overview
Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
Strategic alignment of ICT and business is critical to the competitive positioning of organisations. ICT governance deals with all aspects of the formulation and implementation of ICT management plans, including ICT strategic plans. This subject discusses approaches to the formulation and development of ICT strategies. Topics covered include analysing an organisation's operating model, ICT governance arrangements and ICT governance policy framework, and maturity in the adoption of enterprise architectures. Students are expected to become familiar with current ICT governance frameworks and their implications for developing ICT governance plans.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics covered in the subject include: critical and strategic thinking, modes of strategic planning, ICT strategic frameworks, ICT Governance frameworks, ICT Governance policy documents, ICT Governance design frameworks, ICT Governance arrangements, models of organisational decision making, operating models, relationship of ICT Governance design to the development of enterprise architectures, ICT Governance design methodologies, and value creation through ICT Governance design and implementation.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Engage in the process of ICT strategic planning and the critical review of ICT strategic plans
- Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of ICT strategic planning in the formulation of ICT governance plans
- Apply the principles and methodologies found in current ICT governance frameworks to the development of ICT governance plans for an organisation
- Critically analyse the ICT plans of an organisation to determine of maturity of ICT strategic planning and governance within that organisation
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between ICT governance planning and the development of an enterprise architecture
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Literature searching and analysis
- Critical and strategic thinking
- Case study analysis
- Independent learning
- Team work
- Report writing
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ISYS90048 | Managing ICT Infrastructure |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
OR
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ISYS90076 | IT Infrastructure for eHealth | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual analysis and strategic planning report of an ICT case study of approximately 2000 words, requiring approximately 35-40 hours of work. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 and 4 are addressed in the analysis report.
| Mid semester | 40% |
A group report (5-6 members), comprising of four components: 1. Development of an ICT governance plan of approximately 2500 words per student, requiring approximately 85-90 hours of work per student. ILO's 2, 3 and 5 are addressed in the plan.
| Week 12 | 45% |
A group presentation of approximately 1000 words, due 1st week of exam period, requiring approximately 2-3 hours of work per student. ILO's 2, 3 and 5 are addressed in the group presentation.
| During the examination period | 10% |
A Gantt Chart showing the planned and real progress through the assignment, approximately 300 words, requiring 1-2 hours of work per student. ILO 3 is addressed in the assignment.
| Week 12 | 5% |
An individual reflection on the group assignment, approximately 300 words, requiring approximately 1 hour of work per student. ILO addressed: generic skills.
| Week 12 | 0% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Sean Maynard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of one 2 hour seminar and one 1 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Sean Maynard
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sean Maynard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of one 2 hour seminar and one 1 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Sean Maynard
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no prescribed texts for this subject. Readings will be provided on the LMS. Available rich case studies will also be used throughout the subject.
- Subject notes
Learning and Teaching Methods
The subject is delivered in 4 hour classes, with a range of lectures, tutorial and workshop style teaching, as a whole class, individually and in small groups. Outside class students are expected to read supporting material and cases, and work together in small group-related activities.
Indicative Key Learning Resources
A range of reading material, including articles and case studies will be cited and made available electronically during the course.
Careers/Industry Links
This subject is relevant to careers as IT managers, IT investment planners, IT consultants and IT strategists. The two assessment components require the students to analyse business case studies from their own selected fields of interest.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Business Administration/Master of Information Systems Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024