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Information Systems Strategy (ISYS90098)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2021
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Overview
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AIMS
Strategic alignment of Information Systems (IS) and business is critical to the competitive positioning of organisations. IS governance deals with all aspects of the formulation and implementation of IS management plans, including IS strategic plans. This subject discusses approaches to the formulation and development of IS strategies. Topics covered include analysing an organisation’s operating model, IS governance arrangements and IS governance policy framework, and maturity in the adoption of enterprise architectures. Students are expected to become familiar with current IS governance frameworks and their implications for developing IS governance plans.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics covered in the subject include: critical and strategic thinking, modes of strategic planning, IS strategic frameworks, IS Governance frameworks, IS Governance policy documents, IS Governance design frameworks, IS Governance arrangements, models of organisational decision making, operating models, relationship of IS Governance design to the development of enterprise architectures, IS Governance design methodologies, and value creation through IS Governance design and implementation.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Have developed a sound knowledge and understanding of the management practice of Information Systems Strategy in Organisations
- Have developed and applied skills in critical thinking and systems analysis to identify, evaluate and/or communicate strategic and operational issues suited to the application of Information Systems Strategy concepts and theories to real-world practice
- Independently research and argue disparate beliefs/theories of information security strategy
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: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following:
- GC-ITMEXEC Graduate Certificate in IT Management (Executive)
- MC-ITMEXEC Master of IT Management (Executive)
OR
Permission of the IT Management Course Coordinator.
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One individual analysis report of an Information Systems strategic plan of 2,000 words, addresses Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 and 2.
| Week 5 | 40% |
One group report of 3-5 students, comprising of development of an Information Systems governance plan of 3,000 words, addressing ILO's 1, 2 and 3.
| Week 9 | 50% |
Online presentation of the Information Systems governance plan delivered individually for 10 minutes, addressing ILO's 1, 2 and 3.
| Week 9 | 10% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Information Systems (Executive) - 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.
- 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: 3 November 2022