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Mar 29, 2026
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IT 520 - Technology Innovation, Risk Management, & Cybersecurity Leadership
One of the most important skills a business leader needs to have concerning technology involves effective decision making and governance. This class will consist of a case study approach presenting different scenarios that require decisions to be made on technology issues that are relevant to today’s business environment. Students will develop the skills for understanding the components and elements of these technology decisions and assess associated risks. This course will draw upon a cross section of technology, finance, security, project management, leadership, and other aspects of effective decision making.
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s):
MGT 502 or (COM 405 and IT 305 ).
Outcomes
- Differentiate between key areas of IT leadership such as governance, compliance and strategic planning;
- Evaluate the role of IT leadership in decision-making at an operational and strategic level;
- Analyze opportunities and risks facing organizations when selecting and deploying technology solutions;
- Select and defend relevant processes, policies, laws, and leadership decisions as they pertain to the utilization of technology within an organization;
- Defend the leader’s role in oversight of ethics in IT
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