GSM 549 - IT Management

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Simmons University

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Description:

(Prerequisite: GSM 430) This course provides students with a foundation for understanding how an IT organization functions, how IT strategy is developed and implemented, and how technology trends are impacting corporations. This elective is not a bits and bytes course, but rather a course focused on providing the key information for a future leader to work effectively with the IT organization in their corporation. After completing this course you should be able to analyze and assess the performance of an IT organization; understand how IT strategy is developed and how it aligns with the business strategy; describe the major challenges in managing an IT department; and understand the top technology trends and what these trends mean for corporations. (2 credits)

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.simmons.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 521-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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