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Information​ ​Systems

University of Minnesota

This specialization in Information Systems Management equips learners with the essential principles and practices required for effective management of Information Systems. The comprehensive curriculum covers various aspects, including aligning IT investments with business strategy, modeling information systems, evaluating enterprise systems, and making IT infrastructure choices.

  • Utilize conceptual frameworks to align IT investments with business strategy.
  • Specify business requirements as information system specifications.
  • Assess the fit between business requirements and enterprise systems features.
  • Evaluate technological alternatives for developing the IT infrastructure for the organization.

The courses delve into the economic analysis of Information Systems, IT alignment models, enterprise system capabilities, and IT infrastructure choices. Additionally, change management strategies and approaches for successful implementation are thoroughly discussed throughout the program.

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Information​ ​Systems
Course Modules

This specialization comprises four courses. The modules cover IS/IT Governance, Analysis for Business Systems, Enterprise Systems, and IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends, providing a comprehensive understanding of information systems management.

IS/IT Governance

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. Learn different levers firms can use to increase adoption of IT innovation and how IT systems may require different strategies for implementation.

Analysis for Business Systems

This module focuses on the standard models of systems development, specifically the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Learn how to read and create specific deliverables that business systems analysts prepare during the SDLC.

Enterprise Systems

Gain practical knowledge about Enterprise Systems/Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERPs) and their usefulness to companies. Understand the managerial aspects related to the selection and implementation of ERPs, along with addressing real-world business problems associated with ERP usage and implementation.

IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends

Explore issues in cloud computing, service-oriented computing, mobile technologies, cyber security threats, defense mechanisms, and emerging technologies like Blockchains. Gain awareness of the innovative potential of emerging technologies for modern enterprises.

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