BCIS 5381: Strategic Information Systems is a graduate-level course designed for future IT leaders, business strategists, and technology-driven decision makers. The course explores how organizations leverage information systems to gain competitive advantage, drive innovation, and align technology with business goals. Through real-world case studies, industry frameworks, and emerging technology trends, students learn how to design, evaluate, and implement strategic IT initiatives that deliver measurable value.
By integrating concepts from IT strategy, digital transformation, and business technology leadership, this course bridges the gap between technical understanding and executive decision-making. Learners will examine the role of information systems in shaping organizational agility, fostering innovation, and supporting long-term business success.
Key Topics Include:
- Aligning IT initiatives with business strategy
- Leveraging emerging technologies for competitive advantage
- Managing organizational change in technology adoption
- IT governance, risk management, and compliance
- Measuring IT performance and value delivery
- Global and ethical considerations in technology leadership
Whether you are an MS in Information Systems student or a business professional seeking to expand your strategic IT capabilities, BCIS 5381 offers both the academic rigor and practical insight needed to excel in today’s technology-driven business environment.