37E00200 - Strategic Information Technology Management, Lecture, 1.11.2021-19.12.2021

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

The objective of the course is to improve your understanding on strategic management of information technology and information systems (IT/IS). We will discuss governance issues related to contemporary IT/IS, interplay between computers and humans in information intensive work processes and the importance of data and the role of digital artifacts. Many of the assignments deal with the implementation and impacts of robotic process automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in information intensive work processes. During the course, we will take a critical look at these technologies: naturally, we will discuss their advantages but also potential detrimental effects these technologies might have on organizations and employees. Strategic management here simply refers to effective management of these resources in order to harness the benefits and avoid the pitfalls associated with the introduction of these tools.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 01.11.2021 - 19.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Esko Penttinen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The objective of the course is to improve your understanding on strategic management of information technology and information systems (IT/IS). We will discuss governance issues related to contemporary IT/IS, interplay between computers and humans in information intensive work processes and the importance of data and the role of digital artifacts. Many of the assignments deal with the implementation and impacts of robotic process automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in information intensive work processes. During the course, we will take a critical look at these technologies: naturally, we will discuss their advantages but also potential detrimental effects these technologies might have on organizations and employees. Strategic management here simply refers to effective management of these resources in order to harness the benefits and avoid the pitfalls associated with the introduction of these tools.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assessment:
    40% exam
    60% assignments

     

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact teaching 34h
    Independent work 123h
    Exam 3h
    Total 160h (6 ECTS)

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Materials to be handed out through the webpages.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Max. 70 students will be accepted to the course . Priority is given to: 

     1. Master’s students in ISM 

    2. BSc students majoring in ISM with more than 150 credits completed 

    3. Exchange students and CEMS students 

    4. Other students 

     

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn II

    2021-2022 Autumn II


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