FIT5102 IT strategy and governance
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT5102 IT strategy and governance is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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Overview
This unit develops students’ understanding of information technology strategy and governance by introducing key theories and frameworks (e.g., Strategic Alignment and maturity, Knowledge Management, and COBIT governance framework) in addition to facilitating active learning through case studies. The unit discusses IT governance in the context of strategy implementation and considers the current development of IT in business contexts, including digital transformation, Big Data, artificial intelligence, cyber security and risks, and the associated human and infrastructure management issues. The unit takes into account relevant legislation and standards and draws on case studies to differentiate strategies focused primarily on people, business processes, and technologies that can facilitate each approach. Students will also have opportunities to engage in critical discussions on IT strategy and governance related studies with peers.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- IT strategy evaluation and applicationAssignmentThreshold hurdle15%
- IT governance evaluation and applicationAssignmentThreshold hurdle25%
- ParticipationThreshold hurdle10%
- Scheduled final assessment (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExamThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the key concepts underpinning dominant approaches of IT strategy and governance;
- 2
Evaluate the application of these approaches in business contexts considering their strengths and limitations, with a particular focus on people, business processes, and supporting technologies;
- 3
Demonstrate a critical understanding of emerging technologies and associated risks in IT strategy and governance.
- 4
Formulate plans for IT strategy and governance that can help organisations achieve business goals by leveraging IT systems.
- 5
Apply theoretical concepts and frameworks of IT strategy and governance to address issues in business environments
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
Students will be encouraged/required to participate in debate and discussion in both lectures and classrooms to enhance their understanding of the key controversies and issues in the field. Extensive use will be made in lectures, tutorials and assignment work of case studies of practice. Students will be presented with problems/issues in the field and required to explore the relevant literature and present and discuss their findings in class.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Yi-Shan Tsai
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT5102?
FIT5102 has no prerequisites.
When is FIT5102 offered?
In 2024, FIT5102 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT5102?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT5102 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.