Leading Transformational Change in Information Technology

Catalog description

Technology can serve as a catalyst for change in an organization. In today’s work environments, almost every organizational change is accompanied by a change in the of the organization. In this course, students will learn the difference between leadership and management generally and also specifically within IT. They will learn how IT can affect positive change and, most importantly, how to minimize the chance of project failures. The course begins with the journey of technology and the speed of change in this industry. With the context set, students then learn about the organizational (individual and macro) and commercial implications of change. The course will also cover topics from major milestones in IT, organizational behavior at the individual and organizational level, and change management to include budgeting for change, vendor management, vision setting, and execution.