This class discusses strategic aspects of IT, starting with digital transformation, the value of IT for the business, and the alignment between business and IT. It then looks into the technological shift that is taking place: what the future mode of operation will look like, how businesses transform their IT services for competitive advantage,  and some disruptive technologies that transform traditional IT. With this knowledge students will be able to participate in strategic IT decisions for businesses.

At the end of this course you should …

• Know the major components of an IT strategy and understand the process of developing it
• Understand how to align the IT strategy to the business strategy
• Be able to explain the value of IT to the business
• Know how to formulate and implement an IT strategy

According to the examination regulation full attendance is intended for a PI. This implies that out of the six sessions you have to participate in at least five. Also, you are expected to attend the first session, as group and individual deliverables will be discussed then.

The class uses various formats such as presentations by the lecturers, invited speakers and class room discussions.

Students are required to prepare for sessions with required reading as distributed at the first session and several assignments. During the semester students will work on different topics in small groups and will present their work in class.

30% - Written personal and group assignments

20% - Presentations and participation in classroom discussions

50% - Final test

Please coordinate preferably via email. Lecturers are primarily available before and after class or per individually scheduled meetings