Performing Lecturer | Dr. Michael Grebe |
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Examiner | Dr. Michael Grebe |
Course Format | Lecture and Case Study |
Credit Points | 6 ECTS |
Language | English |
Grading | Case study (100%) |
Exam Date | Tba. (60min.) |
Formal Prerequisite | IS 512 (enrollment in the same semester is possible, but must be passed for admission to examination) |
Information for Students |
No max. number of participants Registration, Schedule: Portal2, Course material: Ilias |
IT management today is challenged by fast technological change, new digital opportunities, growing cost pressure, and increasing business and regulatory requirements. IT management needs to ensure that IT functions become much more agile, flexible and efficient than ever before. For a state of the art IT management, a solid knowhow with regard to
is crucial.
In addition, it is expected that IT managers have a good understanding of the core business of their company (business/IT alignment) and sound IT cost management capabilities. Furthermore, IT managers need to be able to understand opportunities of digitization, evaluate the value of new technologies and drive digital transformation jointly with the business.
The lecture addresses key challenges that IT management is facing today and explains the capabilities and tools required to manage these challenges successfully. The concrete application of the lectured content will be explained using selected case studies. The lecture focuses on banking as one concrete industry example. The fundamental principles, however, can be applied across industries