Subject description MI122

This course highlights the importance of Information systems (IS) Strategy and architecture in contemporary organisations. Students will gain advanced knowledge of key theories and concepts of strategic use of IS. They will acquire specialized problem-solving skills, being able to conduct a strategic analysis based on accepted frameworks, and to analyze the implications for a company's IT architecture. They shall take responsibility to plan and accomplish an IS strategy process for a case organization, with a proposed architecture.

Central topics include IT architecture, IT strategizing, IT strategy alignment and Business Process Modelling.

Knowledge

The student..

• understands the key theories of business strategy and competitive advantages
• is able to describe the theories of alignment between business and IS strategy
• can explain the relationship between IS strategy and IT architecture

Skills

The student...

• is able to conduct a strategic analysis of a case organization
• is able to analyze case studies, empirical evidence, and research into the success and failure of IS strategy
• is able to evaluate IS strategies for contemporary organizations
• is able to analyze IT architecture within an organization

General competence

The student...

• is able to suggest and evaluate an IS strategy with the appropriate architecture related to a business case
• is able to demonstrate how to assess success (or failure) of an IS strategy
• is able to critically evaluate the socio-technical interventions an IS strategy may inflict on an organisation

Master of Science in Information Systems: Management and Innovation

The course is structured in block mode for four weeks. The first two weeks will be a combination of lectures and presentations. The two last weeks are for self-study and essay writing.

Lectures and student guidance - 36 hours

Self-study - 76 hours

Preparation for presentation / discussion in class - 10 hours

Exercise - 28 hours

Assessment - 50 hours

Recommended use of time in total - 200 hours

Non-verifiable coursework requirements: one or more assignments that must be collectively approved

Individual qualification: G/IG (approved/not approved)

Execution: individual

Verifiable (right of appeal): no

Coursework requirements are to be handed in or conducted in accordance with information given by the lecturer and carried out within the duration of the course, as well as registered as approved/not approved at least two weeks before the exam/exam period.

Approved coursework requirements grant students permission to take exams. Unapproved coursework requirements result in the student's withdrawal from the exam.

Exam: Individual written home examination

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Grading scale: The Norwegian grading system uses the graded scale A - F, where A is the best grade, E is the lowest pass grade and F is fail

Weighting: 100 % of the overall grade

Support materials: All support materials are allowed

Re-sit coursework requirements: submit one or more assignments

Re-sit exam: 2-week individual written home examination

In addition to literature and other teaching material, scheduled teaching and other scheduled learning activities are always part of the syllabus.