IS/IT Governance
Firms make significant investments in IT. In the IS/IT Governance course we will discuss how to govern IT to make sure that the IT investments contribute to organizational goals and strategies.Firms need to formally evaluate significant IT investments. IT investments are also risky, so firms need to consider the risk associated with the investments to appropriately evaluate the investment. We will discuss how to evaluate IT investments.
Firms usually make multiple IT investments in a given year. In this course we will discuss how to evaluate a portfolio of IT investments. Firms need a mechanism to charge users for the IT investments made to encourage prudent consumption of IT resources. We will discuss different mechanisms for charging for IT that incents users to spend IT dollars wisely.
Finally, IT investments are made to generate value for the firm. This requires that employees actually use the new IT systems that is developed. Thus, in the IS/IT Governance course we will discuss strategies to make sure that users use the new system so that the firm derives value from its IT investments.
Discover how to align IT investment decisions with the goals and strategies of the organization.
Evaluate individual IT investments and learn how to incorporate risk into IT investment decisions.
Evaluate a portfolio of IT investments and learn how to charge users for IT investments.
Learn different levers firms can use to increase adoption of IT innovation and how IT systems may require different strategies for implementation.
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
IT Alignment
Week 2
Evaluating IT Investments
Week 3
Evaluating IT Investments (Continued)
Week 4
Change Management
Week 5
Course Project
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Good start for beginners!
After this course, I got so much information and knowledge about IT Governance and how to implement it for my organization.
really its very helpful for those who looking the IT manager post
I like the way course content is designed and explained with tremendous patience
Excellent- just want I needed to help move my career along!
