Module Details

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Title STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Code CKIT557
Coordinator Dr F Grasso
Computer Science
Floriana@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Aims

To provide a comprehensive knowledge of the strategic importance of IT within organisations. To provide a systematic understanding of the role of the C hief Information Officer (CIO)  within organisatio ns. To equip students with the ability to analyse critically the alignment of IT with business strategy. To enable students to analyse critically the maturity of IT systems within business organisations. To provide an in-depth understanding of IT governance in support of IT business alignment. To provide a wide-ranging understanding of information systems planning .


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) A critical understanding of the role of IT in the support of business strategy.

(LO2) The ability to evaluate critically the impact of IT on an organisation's performance.

(LO3) The ability to analyse critically the alignment of IT and business strategy.

(LO4) The ability to evaluate critically an organisation’s IT maturity level.

(LO5) A comprehensive understanding of the methodologies used to develop a strategic information systems plan.

(LO6) A systematic understanding of the role of IT governance for IT-business alignment.

(LO7) An in depth understanding of the relationship between organisational culture and IT.

(LO8) An ability to use a variety of frameworks to understanding the value of IT to organisations.

(S1) Organisational skills

(S2) Communication skills

(S3) IT skills

(S4) Leadership

(S5) Communication and collaboration online participating in digital networks for learning and research

(S6) Learning skills online studying and learning effectively in technology-rich environments, formal and informal


Syllabus

 

Week 1 Critical introduction and overview of Major IT Issues that need to be considered to support organisational goals.   Week 2 The role of IT in organisations and the role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and IT managers in the context of IT strategies in organisations.   Week 3 IT maturity models used to assess or benchmark an organisation’s IT capability so as to improve the IT services that businesses provide.   Week 4 IT alignment models used to understand the level of integration across business strategy, IT strategy, business infrastructure and IT infrastructure.   Week 5 IT Governance, defining and implementing an infrastructure strategy that will support enterprise goals.   Week 6 Strategy Mapping, using IT planning models to link corporate objectives with the IT strategies required to realise these objectives.   Week 7 U sin g I T  to   s upport b usines s. The st rategic use of IT resources.   Week 8 M ea s u r i n g th e v a l u e o f th e c onne c t i o n b et w ee n I T a n d bu si ne ss, a n d t h e pe r f o r m an ce o f th e e f fo r t s tha t de liv e r th is value.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Online Learning
Description: Weekly seminar supported by asynchronous discussion in a virtual classroom environment facilitated by an online instructor.
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Number of hours per week that students are expected to attend the virtual classroom so as to participate in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is 7.5.


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           60

60
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 90
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
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CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
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% of
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Ten discussion questions Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :whole session  Weekly Discussion Qu    40       
Essay - The nature and role of IT/IS function Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Week 1  One Week/ 750-1000 w         
Essay - Creating a Strategic IS/IT Plan – Part 1 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Week 2  One Week/ 750-1000 w         
Essay - IT Maturity Assessment Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Week 3  One Week/ 750-1000 w         
Essay - Creating a Strategic IS/IT Plan – Part 2 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :4/5 Weeks  Two Weeks/ 1500 - 20    13       
Essay - Comparison of strategy frameworks Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Week 6  One Week / 750-1000          
Essay - Creating a Strategic IS/IT Plan – Part 3 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Weeks 7/8  Two Weeks / 1500 –    14       

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