This course addresses the tactical/operational responsibilities and roles of the IT Management, and the governance considerations that link the IS-business organizations. The focus is on current/emerging issues in creating and coordinating the key activities necessary to manage the day-to-day operations of the IS function, and coordinating the skills and organizational IS infrastructure. This course typically combines lecture and cases. There are individual & team written assignments and formal presentations. Students are expected to use business terminology to derive an IS organization leverages technology across the firm. Students are encouraged to understand the issues from the perspective of senior IS managers.