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Information Systems Specialization
Information Technology . Become a better manager of information technology to address business problems
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Information Systems SpecializationUniversity of MinnesotaWhat you will learn
Utilize conceptual frameworks to align IT investments with business strategy
Specify business requirements as information system specifications
Assess the fit between business requirements and enterprise systems features
Evaluate technological alternatives for developing the IT infrastructure for the organization
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About this Specialization
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This specialization provides a robust introduction to the key principles and practices of Information Systems Management.
The first course describes how Information Systems address business problems. This takes the form of an IT alignment model that describes how Information Systems provide capabilities that enable or support organizational strategy. This component also includes an economic analysis of the Information System.
The second course in the specialization entails the practice of modeling information systems. The goal of this course is to describe the Information System defined in the first course, so that the Information System can be developed.
The third course provides an overview of the capabilities of modern enterprise systems. The goal of this course is to understand the capabilities of enterprise systems, so that the firm can decide if the requirement identified in the second course can be met by an enterprise system. Managerial aspects related to the selection and implementation of enterprise systems will also be discussed.
The fourth course in the specialization describes the IT infrastructure choices available to a modern enterprise and the tradeoffs associated with each alternative. Any large Information System implementation is a significant organizational change initiative that requires careful stewardship.
All the courses will deal with the issue of change management and discuss strategies and approaches for achieving a successful implementation.
Applied Learning Project
The course projects will enable a student to take a business problem, conceptualize an IT solution, define the specifications of the IT system, and evaluate enterprise system options or develop a custom solution, to address the business problem. In this way, the projects will provide a practical manifestation of the key learning outcomes by enabling a student to apply the core lessons from the four courses to solve a business problem.
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Beginner Level
No prior experience or courses in Information Systems required, but learners are expected to think carefully about conceptual and practical issues.
Approx. 5 months to complete
Suggested 2 hours/week
English
Subtitles: English, Korean
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online courses
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible Schedule
Set and maintain flexible deadlines.
Beginner Level
No prior experience or courses in Information Systems required, but learners are expected to think carefully about conceptual and practical issues.
Approx. 5 months to complete
Suggested 2 hours/week
English
Subtitles: English, Korean
There are 4 Courses in this Specialization
IS/IT Governance
166 ratings
Firms make significant investments in IT. In the IS/IT Governance course we will discuss how to govern IT to make sure that the IT investments contribute to organizational goals and strategies.
Analysis for Business Systems
154 ratings
Most often, organizations acquire information systems as part of a larger focus on process improvement and efficiency. These organizations need to invest in the right system to meet their needs: right functionality, right size, and for the right price. The business systems analyst role in most organizations is responsible for translating the organization’s needs into requirements, which are then used to select or build the right system for the organization.
Enterprise Systems
287 ratings
This course provides you with an understanding of what Enterprise Systems (also commonly termed as Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, ERPs) are. After learning about what these systems are, we would touch upon why these systems are useful to companies, through which you would get to see the various jobs and positions that are associated with the use and deployment of ERPs.
IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends
124 ratings
Today organizations are either embracing digital technologies to improve their businesses or being disrupted by entrants with such capabilities. Therefore it is important for managers and executives of all organizations to learn about various technologies and apply them in innovative ways. Some of the most important trends in Information Technology are in mobile, cloud, security, and blockchains.
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University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
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