O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs

V369 (3593) Managing Information Technology

Instructor: T.C. Bradley

Class Meeting: Tues/Thurs 7:05pm - 8:20pm, PV 277

Office Hours: By appointment

Course Description: 

SPEA-V 369 Managing Information Technology (3 cr.) Analysis and discussion of information technology as applied to problem solving and management in public and non-profit sectors. Topics include management, infrastructures,policies, and concepts such as scalability, manageability, security, and cost of technology. Focus is on high-level issues surrounding IT and the strategic positioning of IT in all sectors of business.

Learning Outcomes:

The general objectives of this course are to provide an understanding of the concepts and practices:

1. Basic understanding of information systems theory and management.
2. Introduction to information system design, implementation and on going support.
3. Awareness and familiarity with information system policy regarding appropriate use, security, and privacy, etc.
4. Familiarity with assessing costs and benefits of implementing information systems