ClassInfo

IS 577 Information Systems Policies and Strategies

John Fisher

Winter 2014-2015
Class number: 20265
Section number: 810
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Online Campus

Summary

This capstone course emphasizes the planning and management of information technologies and related resources at the corporate level. Topics covered include assessment of information technologies, tracking emerging technologies and trends, managing portfolio resources and matching them to business needs, technology transfer, end-user computing, outsourcing, theoretical models, strategic applications and strategic IT planning. Students are encouraged to take this course toward the end of their study.



Texts

There is no textbook for this course; however, there are several online resources required.
Harvard Business School Cases (required to purchase)
CoursePack Link: https://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/access/31992196
Articles (available via Google Scholar or http://library.depaul.edu)
Carr, N. G. (2003). IT Doesn't Matter. Harvard Business Review, 81:5 (May), 41-49.
Chen et al. (2010). Information Systems Strategy: Reconceptualization, Measurement, and Implications. MIS Quarterly, 34(2), 233-259.
Edwards, C. (2009, October 26). Dell's Do-Over. Business Week, 36-40.
Magretta, J. (1998). The Power of Virtual Integration: An Interview with Dell Computer's Michael Dell. Harvard Business Review, 76:2 (March/April), 72-84.
McAfee, A. (2006). Mastering the Three Worlds of Information Technology. Harvard Business Review, 84:11 (November), 141-149.
Porter, M. E. (2008). The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy. Harvard Business Review, 86:1 (January), 78-93.
Wall Street Journal. (2009, November 30) Getting an Edge from IT.
Books (available from books 24x7 or http://library.depaul.edu - Books, Video & Music - E-Books)
Friend, G., & Zehle, S. (2009) Guide to Business Planning. Profile Books. Ch 4: Strategic Planning
Ch 6: Analysing the Firm
Ch 7: Industry and Competitor Analysis
Gottschalk, P. (2007) CIO and Corporate Strategic Management: Changing Role of CIO to CEO. IGI Publishing.
Ch 5: The CIO's Strategic IT Resources
Hussey, D. and Jenster, P. (1999) Competitor Intelligence: Turning Analysis into Success. John Wiley & Sons.
Ch 3: Industry Analysis: Key to Understanding the Competitive Arena
Ch 4: Industry Analysis in Practice


Grading

10% Warm-up exercise (during first class session)
20% Case briefings (10% per each case)
30% Term research project
20% Midterm exam
20% Participation


Prerequisites

Completion of the IS Core Knowledge Phase.


School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296