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37E00200 - Strategic Information Technology Management, Lecture, 21.10.2024-5.12.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The objective of the course is to improve your understanding on strategic management of information technology and information systems (IT/IS). After completing the course, the student should:

- learn about frameworks and models to analyze technology-triggered organizational change

- grasp the so-called “socio-technical approach” to information systems

- have an informed understanding of the multifaceted nature of artificial intelligence

- see beyond the hype of organizational AI

- understand the importance of digital infrastructures as important antecedents to data analytics (e.g., harnessing the benefits of structured data

- be better prepared for MSc thesis work by reading academic articles containing seminal theoretical frameworks

Credits: 6

Schedule: 21.10.2024 - 05.12.2024

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):

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

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

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    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

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    Assessment based on teaching case(s), essay, and/or exam.

Workload

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    Contact teaching 
    Independent work 
    Exam

DETAILS

Study Material

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    Materials to be handed out through the webpages.

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Autumn II

    Registration:

    There is a maximum number of students on the course. Priority is given to: 1) Aalto ISM MSc students 2) BIZ exchange students, CEMS 3) Other BIZ MSc students 4) BIZ BSc students with 150 credits complete 5) Other students

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