{"id":142,"date":"2025-08-09T04:55:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T04:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faculty.tarleton.edu\/schuessler\/?page_id=142"},"modified":"2025-08-23T02:10:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T02:10:49","slug":"bcis-5381-strategic-information-systems-learn-to-lead-in-the-digital-era","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/faculty.tarleton.edu\/schuessler\/bcis-5381-strategic-information-systems-learn-to-lead-in-the-digital-era\/","title":{"rendered":"BCIS 5381-Strategic Information Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BCIS 5381: Strategic Information Systems Course Introduction\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1yQQM6Y4EG4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-dark-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLRU5YMNncParSkh1iYUHD4weh4qvpXrwR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Watch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-dark-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLRU5YMNncParSkh1iYUHD4weh4qvpXrwR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Listen<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-dark-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/g\/g-HYfy5RRPX-bcis-5381-teaching-assistant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">discuss<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BCIS 5381: Strategic Information Systems<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By integrating concepts from <strong>IT strategy<\/strong>, <strong>digital transformation<\/strong>, and <strong>business technology leadership<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Topics Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aligning IT initiatives with business strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leveraging emerging technologies for competitive advantage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing organizational change in technology adoption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT governance, risk management, and compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measuring IT performance and value delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global and ethical considerations in technology leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are an <strong>MS in Information Systems student<\/strong> 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\u2019s technology-driven business environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BCIS 5381: Strategic Information Systems is a graduate-level course designed for future IT leaders, business strategists, and technology-driven decision makers. 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