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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Recommended previous knowledge

IS-403 Digital Transformation and Business Process Management, IS-406 Digital Technologies and Enterprise Systems, or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, the students will:

  • understand the role of IT management in organisations
  • be able to create an IT/IS strategy aligned with organisational goals
  • be able to apply principles and mechanisms of enterprise governance of IT and data governance in organisations
  • be able to apply and analyse different leadership styles and approaches for leading IT functions
  • be able to analyse and reflect on social and ethical issues related to IT/IS management both at organisational and societal levels

Contents

The course focuses on the management and leadership of IT within modern organisations. Students explore the processes involved in developing IT/IS strategies and implementing enterprise governance of IT, engaging with established models, frameworks, and best practices. They learn about different styles and approaches for leading IT organisations and reflect on the social and ethical concerns they may encounter when leading IT.

Learning activities include case studies and practical assignments focused on developing IT strategies, designing governance structures, and reflecting on leadership choices and ethical challenges in IT management.

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching consists of a combination of lectures, group work and course assignments including student presentations. There is a compulsory attendance in parts of the teaching, this will be specified at the start of the semester. Students will complete assignments individually and in groups. In addition, there will be preparation for and participation in discussions of current topics in plenary.

Expected working hours are 270 hours.

Examination requirements

Approved mandatory assignments. Participation in class discussions, case analysis and case presentations is required in order to complete mandatory assignments. More information will be provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

Portfolio examination containing individual and group assignments, which constitutes 40% of the final grade in addition to an individual oral examination, counting 60% of the final grade. Both parts must be passed. More information about the examination, including the content in the portfolio, will be published in Canvas. Individual grades, A-F. There is no postponed examination in the portfolio.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes, subject to capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

The same admission requirements as for the master's programme in Information Systems

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
IS-511 – Managing IT and systems development. 5
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