The policy based management for planning, developing, installing, operating, and maintaining information systems in organizations with focus on political, economic, technological, physical and organizational factors

Course Objectives

1. To conceptualize and comprehend complex nature of information systems management. 2. To devise and evaluate solutions for information systems management. 3. To teach strategic importance of policy based management of information systems for organizations.

Recommended or Required Reading

J. Ward, J. Peppard, Strategic Planning for Information Systems , John Wiley, 2002.

Learning Outcomes

1 . Identify information systems management actions which add value to business.

2.  Know techniques and tools to be used in management of information systems.

3. Policy based design, implementation and maintenance of information systems with quality and trust in mind.

4.  Apply information systems management techniques to real world problems.

Grading

Midterm 30%

Presentation 40%

Final 30%