TECH554: Management of
Information Technology Resources
Fall 2005: Wednesdays 6:00 –
9:00 p.m. Knoy B035
Course Description
The course teaches sound, proven IT management basics and
describes processes and procedures for applying them. A "best
practices" approach with practical real-world application, as illustrated
with case studies, is emphasized. Topics covered include: management of
strategic IT; resource allocation, planning, and evaluation; contemporary
hardware and software architectures; managing systems development; operations
management; change management; measuring and tracking quality; human resource
issues; and current industry trends and issues.
Note: This course will
be managed using Purdue's WebCT software.
Students can access course information using
their career account ID and password at