ITL28019 IT Strategy (Spring 2023)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Computer Science, Engineering and Economics
- Campus:
- Halden
- Course Leader:
- Cathrine Linnes
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian or English
- Duration:
- ½ year
The course is connected to the following study programs
Mandatory course in:
Bachelor in Information Systems - Software engineering and Business Intelligence
Elective course for others.
Lecture Semester
6th semester (Spring).
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
Knowledge
The student
knows what role the IT strategy plays in the overall business strategy and ecosystem
knows how to set strategic goals and objectives
knows the importance of strategic execution and people
can explain the activities and responsibilities of the information systems area
understands the various roles and figures in the information systems area
knows key aspects and approaches of IT Governance to align corporate aims with IT objectives
understands the role of IT control and service management frameworks in within the IS function.
knows how to differentiate governance, management and control and their mechanisms in the information systems area
Skills
The student can
link the IT strategy and goals/objectives to both the IT department and the other major business functions
validate or recommend changes in current key processes, applications and infrastructure
formulate strategy to attract, develop and motivate people in the IT department
design a basic strategy for the information system area in a controlled environment
select, deploy, integrate and manage information systems that meet the needs of the organization, with the cost and quality criteria identified.
apply IT Governance concepts and approaches of ISO 38500 in a controlled environment
apply service management concepts and approaches of ITIL in a controlled environment
apply control and monitoring concepts and approaches of COBIT in a controlled environment
Content
IT strategy as a part of the overall business strategy
IT strategy and objectives
The IT function - enabling the business ecosystem
Processes, applications, infrastructure, people
Strategy execution and governance
IT Governance: business and IT alignment (ISO 38500)
IT service management (ITIL)
Control and monitoring (COBIT)
Forms of teaching and learning
Lectures, project work and supervision.
Workload
Approx. 250 hours.
Examination
Portfolio and individual written exam
A final individual grade is awarded on the basis of a two partial exams. Each partial exam must be passed in order to pass the whole course.
Partial exam 1: a portfolio (individually or in group of 2-3 students) comprising of up to 3 deliverables that counts 60 %. The deliverables must be delivered within given deadlines and according to specifications given by the course instructor. A grade will be awarded on the basis of an overall assessment. An individual grade is given using grading scale A to F.
Partial exam 2: individual written exam that counts 40%. Duration 2 hours. No support materials permitted. Grading scale A-F.
An overall individual final grade is awarded for the course using grading scale A to F.
Examiners
External and internal examiner or to internal examiners.
Conditions for resit/rescheduled exams
In the case of resit or rescheduled examinations, each part of the examination may be retaken. Partial exam 1 must be taken in connection with the next ordinary course examination.
In the case of resit and rescheduled examinations, the content of the portfolio must be agreed with the course instructor.
Course evaluation
This course is evaluated by a
Mid-term evaluation (compulsory)
The responsible for the course compiles a report based on the feedback from the students and his/her own experience with the course. The report is discussed by the study quality committee of the faculty of Computer Sciences.