LOG904-164 Information Technology (IT) Strategy and Governance (Autumn 2021)

The objective of this course is to cover aspects of establishing, marinating, growing and sustaining an IT system and executing within a governance model. The IT strategic planning process; structuring the strategic planning process, analyzing the business environment; identifying the mission and competencies of your organization; assigning value and weight to enterprise objectives; reviewing established IT portfolios; measuring your IT governance maturity; aligning IT to your business objectives.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to IT/Business alignment, planning, execution, and governance
• Overview of comprehensive IT governance framework
• Introduction to Strategic Planning
• Business and IT alignment and Strategic Planning
• Principles for managing successful organizational change
• IT service management
• Strategic sourcing and outsourcing
• Performance management, management controls and risk management

• Describe an integrated IT governance framework and the related industry standards, guidelines and frameworks
• Illustrate IT strategy and plan development frameworks
• Explain key leadership, people and soft skills and competencies required for success
• Prepare IT strategic plan for an organization

Form of assessment: Home assessment with presentation

• Proportion: 60%
• Duration: -
• Grouping:
• Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
• Support material: All printed and written supporting material
• Comment: deadline for delivery of assignment: Friday]

Form of assessment: Home assessment without presentation

• Proportion: 40%
• Duration: -
• Grouping:
• Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
• Support material: All printed and written supporting material
• Comment deadline for delivery of assignment: Saturday 23:59