CITA 475 - Management of Information Technology

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): Senior status or permission of the instructor
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course focuses on the relationships between the Organization, Management, and Information Technology (IT). Major themes include the strategic importance of IT and the need to align IT strategy with that of the business. Major areas of study are business and IT processes, IT infrastructure, and information systems acquisition, development and operations.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Dissect key issues in management information systems in a corporate context by appraising the business application of technology.
Recommend the best course of action.
Compare operations and end-user procedures for managing scheduled and non-scheduled processes.
Describe and explain the major components of IT infrastructure.
Articulate procedures for storing, retrieving, transporting and disposal of confidential information assets.
Critique service level management practices.
Explain procedures for storing, retrieving, transporting, and disposal of confidential information assets.