CISP 600 - Information Systems Planning

3 Credits
This course reviews the major content areas of information systems management that will be examined at various organizational levels of MS Technology Management. The major content areas (IT domains) to be covered include information technology management, networking, Web, database, programming, and systems development. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to analyze, define, and research the unique management considerations of each domain within various organization levels.

Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Analyze the use of different types of information systems to drive organizational and societal change.
2. Identify and analyze how information management relates to decision making and how it contributes to the success or failure of organizational goals by discerning the differences among strategic, tactical, and operational levels of IST in organizations.
3. Analyze how cultural and political differences present across international borders can alter information systems decision making
4. Demonstrate knowledge of using networking technology for globalization.
5. Assess the strategic implications of database management systems and the organizational and societal implications of private ownership of public databases.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of managerial perspectives on design and use of information systems.