Public Information Management and Technology

Catalog description

This course provides a broad exploration of government information management and technology issues and organizational and social impacts of these initiatives in government. Understanding policy and management issues in information technology is critical to improve service qualities and performance since public organizations have heavily utilized information technology applications. This course is designed to demonstrate key concepts, issues, trends, and practices of government use of information management and technology, such as government information technology initiatives, implementation of information technology initiatives, e-democracy, e-business, open government, security and privacy, digital divide, e-performance, and information management systems. This course examines managerial, political, and legal challenges and opportunities while managing information technology in the public sector. This course provides students with an opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills for analyzing, evaluating, and managing major policy and managerial practices in information technology. Students will gain better perspectives of managing information technology issues in public and nonprofit organizations.