CIS 460-0
( Elective ) Information Technology Management
This course introduces students to the key information technology platforms, alternative technology implementation styles, and ongoing operations management frameworks used to support business information technology applications. Students will gain knowledge of how to select information technologies, varying approaches for deploying information technology, IT supplier management, IT service management, benchmarking, total life cycle, and the challenges of managing ongoing IT technology application operations. Topics covered include the alternatives for managing technology platforms (in-house outsourced, ASPs, SaaS, PaaS), business continuity, information technology budgeting, and application of industry standards management frameworks such as ITIL and COBIT. Part of the Information Systems Management specialization. No Prerequisites.