Strategic Information Systems integrate the information needs and the business direction of an organization. While most information systems are limited to the task of automating current operations for better efficiency and control, strategic information systems are designed to consider a wider vision for an organization to achieve its competitive advantage. Rather than continue to develop systems based on operational processes that reflect the needs of the past, strategic systems design for tomorrow based on vision, mission and business plans for the future.
In this course, you can look forward to using several modeling tools and making strategic recommendations, both as an individual and as a member of a team. Do not hesitate to take a stand and defend your specific strategies. The rationale and your supporting documents for your strategic recommendations will be more important than your actual recommendations.