Course Overview
This course provides candidates with knowledge of Information Technology (IT) management issues in specific areas such as the evaluation, acquisition, and development of IT systems. It stresses the importance of aligning IT activities, projects, and operations within the corporate architecture, and with corporate goals and objectives. Candidates will gain the knowledge necessary to understand how an Information Technology division is structured and optimized. As well, candidates will learn several industry-acknowledged processes that provide guidance in change management and corporate alignment.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in TMGT 7123
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$760.41
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the candidate will be able to:
- Define an Information Technology infrastructure showing how it is comprised of hardware, software, networks, and processes.
- Demonstrate the ability to manage the investment in Information Technology via calculation of benefit cost and return on investment budgetary and financing estimates.
- Manage organizational changes arising from introduction of information technologies by demonstrating understanding and leadership in implementation and training processes.
- Develop processes that shorten systems development and software/hardware acquisition life-cycles by using generally accepted process management tools and understanding of international interoperability standards.
- Manage the IT department as the organization goes through structural and business changes utilizing a disciplined leadership of the change initiative.
- Explain the need for enterprise and adapt the information systems architecture to fit within, and support the organization.
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
Information Technology Management Issues (TMGT 7155) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma Part-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of TMGT 7155 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 33791
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 24 Loading
- CRN 33791
- $760.41 Domestic fees
Location
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Allan Suckling
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course has mandatory virtual sessions on Tuesdays, 1830-2215 PST. This course forms part of the TMGT BTech degree program. Instructions for required course readings (and purchasing instructions if applicable) will be released at the discretion of your instructor on The Learning Hub. Be sure to log in to the Hub instance in advance of your first session so you know how to attend.
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