BUSA 6030 Strategic Information Systems

Information systems are an integral component of the business enterprise. In addition to pr􀀉viding support for day-to-day administrative and processing activities, information systems can create strategic advantage in competitiveness and profitability. This course provides students with background to understand the business technological environment-and to wield technology for strategic leverage. Day­-to-day information systems - competent management of which can provide strategic advantage - are presented and explained. Emerging technologies that will drive innovative information systems in the future are also explored, along with managerial concepts useful in guiding companies through the ever-shifting technological landscape.

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None

Offered

Hybrid - every summer

Student Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate information systems knowledge and skills for business functionality.
2. Discuss the links between strategy and information systems within an organization.
3. Develop strategic information systems strategy for an organization.
4. Describe the implementation process of a strategic information system strategy.