32006 Information Technology Governance

6cp; availability: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters in IT Management students only; other students may undertake the subject if they have demonstrated relevant IT management experience and have signed academic approval from the ITMP

The pervasive use of technology in organisations has created a critical dependency on IT. Organisational owners and executive management are increasingly focused on the way this component is being governed. This subject explores the domain of IT Governance including the emerging legal frameworks, governance structures, IT–business strategy alignment, information ecology, evaluation and risk management. Students gain an understanding of IT Governance in its contemporary organisational context, are equipped to determine appropriate IT Governance processes for their organisation and communicate governance issues effectively with their executive management.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,370.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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