Syllabus

Title
1731 IT Governance, Risk and Control B
Instructors
Dr. Adrianus Jan Gijsbert Silvius, M.B.A.
Contact details
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/23/24 to 09/26/24
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
This class is only offered in winter semesters.
Subject(s) Master Programs
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Friday 10/04/24 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM TC.5.13
Saturday 10/05/24 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM TC.3.03
Friday 10/18/24 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM TC.1.02
Friday 11/08/24 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM TC.3.03
Friday 11/15/24 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM TC.5.03
Saturday 11/16/24 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM TC.3.03
Wednesday 01/22/25 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM TC.1.01 OeNB
Wednesday 01/22/25 10:00 AM - 02:30 PM TC.2.03
Contents

The course will cover the following topics:

  • Corporate governance and the role of IT
  • Enterprise governance of IT
  • An introduction to CobiT and internal control systems
  • IT Planning
  • IT Investment evaluation methods
  • Portfolio, program and project management
  • IT Service management
  • IT Controlling and risk management
  • IT Performance measurement and reporting
Learning outcomes

By the end of this course students should be able to:

  • Understand the role of IT in governance of, and within, an organization
  • Understand the role of internal controls in the planning and control of IT innovations and operations
  • Know the most used frameworks and standards for IT management and governance
  • Know the most used internal controls for IT management and governance
  • Be able to analyse the internal controls for IT management and governance of an organisation
  • Be able to advise an organisation on its internal controls for IT management and governance
  • Apply a range of transferable skills such as literature search, analytical skills, application of theory to real life situations, teamwork, motivation and interpersonal skills.
Attendance requirements

Attendance (online) is highly recommended. Active participation is an element in the assessment of the course.

Teaching/learning method(s)

This course will be taught in a mixture of online and classroom sessions, with the final exam and group presentations being on campus. Lectures will be interactive with in class discussions and assignments. The course also includes out-of-class study activities, such as reading associated with focus topics, independent small group work, and preparation for and production of coursework assignment.

Assessment

Formative assessment will take place during each session when students will work on questions, case studies or seminar papers in groups or alone for class discussion. Formal grading of work and learning outcome will include level and quality of active participation, one exam, group work assignment and presentation. Individual contributions to the formative process of group work will be assessed through participants appraising and submitting a ‘Group Work: Peer & Self Assessment Form’ prior to their presentations. Individual contributions to the formative process of group work will be assessed.


Your Work will count as follows:

50% Individual written exam
10% Individual participation and attendance
40% Group assignment (case study)

Readings

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Availability of lecturer(s)

by appointment

Last edited: 2024-05-22



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