Global Information Management

This module is taught, in English, at Mannheim Business School, Germany.

Modern organisations are influenced by information systems (IS) in various ways. As competition becomes borderless, organisations are forced to continually examine ways to operate more efficiently. Information systems are often a means of obtaining efficiencies in such environments. Systems are also a key enabler of new products, services, and processes. This module is designed for MBA students who desire an insightful synopsis of information management concepts and practices from a global perspective.

The course emphasizes information technology (IT) as a managerial instrument as well as the management of information systems (IS). The course examines issues associated with managing an IT operation in a multinational corporation as well as topics associated with managing IT issues in various settings. Information management issues will be discussed from a planning, governance, and controlling perspective, thus the course focuses on the following areas:

Strategic information systems and IT business alignment
IT governance, IT (de-)centralization, and the role of the CIO
The IT sourcing decision, hybrid arrangements, and offshoring
IT controlling and IT risk management