INFS3223-A It Governance, Control/Assuran (Fall 2014)

Course Details

Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 4 (10/18/2014 - 12/13/2014)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: Course Full, Choose another
Credits: 3
The following additional fees apply to this section:   Fully Online Fee : $150.00

Course Description

This course utilizes the Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) taxonomy to provide the student with an integrated theoretical and practical perspective of technology and information systems governance, control, and assurance. Emphasis is on the key control mechanisms that support the achievement of control objectives as well as the prevention, detection, and correction of undesired events through responsible uses of resources, appropriate management of risk, and the alignment of information technology with the organization. As an underlying tenet, the course emphasizes refining individual communications skills necessary to the field of information systems governance, control, and assurance.

Prerequisites: INFS3222 and 96 credits

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About the Instructor(s)

Karen L. Paullet, D.Sc.
Director, Ph.D. Program in Information Systems and Communications
School of Informatics, Humanities and Social Sciences

Professor of Computer and Information Systems
Computer and Information Systems

paullet@rmu.edu
412-397-6051 phone
412-397-6468 fax
Wheatley Center 229
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