Strategic Information Systems Planning, the CIS capstone course, provides the student with an integrated theoretical and practical perspective of technology and information systems as process and functional components of an organization. Emphasis is on the roles that people, information, information systems, and technology play in organizational planning and management. Specific topics include: types of information systems, using information systems for competitive advantage, providing information to managers at all levels, interorganizational and international information systems, information systems planning and development, identifying appropriate information services and support roles, and organization of the IS function. The course emphasizes refining individual communications skills necessary to the field of information systems. The student completes journal assignments and case studies, practices team problem solving, participates in structured group discussions, conducts research, writes reports, and gives oral presentations.

Prerequisites: COSK2220, INFS4240 and 96 credits.