CIS 4620 - IS Strategy and Ethics

Institution:

Appalachian State University

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Description:

This course examines how to effectively lead an information systems organization. Chief Information Officers are tasked to take part in determining corporate strategy based on information technology and its potential role in corporate objectives—while determining the IS (Information System) strategy to most effectively implement the corporate strategy in terms of information technology, IS personnel, data, and telecommunications. That IS strategy focus of this course will be on the ethical and privacy issues related to security enhancement and the growing use of the Internet. IS governance will include personnel issues, legal and financial obligations, data privacy and security, vendor relations, and business unit liaison. This course will also examine how information systems impact both individuals and organizations. Cultural, ethical, moral, human interaction, privacy, security, and relationship issues will be analyzed; ethical and privacy issues related to security enhancement and the growing use of the Internet will be examined. Prerequisites: a minimum grade of "C" in ENG 3100 or BE 3340 (business majors only), and CIS 2050.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.appstate.edu/

Phone Number:

(828) 262-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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