• This course examines the key issues and approaches involved in managing the information systems (IS) function within organizations, and how the IS function integrates with, supports, and enables various organizational capabilities. It adopts a senior management perspective in exploring the acquisition, development, and implementation of strategies and policies aimed at achieving efficient and effective information systems.

• The course addresses issues related to defining a high-level IS infrastructure and the systems that support the operational, administrative, and strategic needs of the organization. The remainder of the course focuses on developing an intellectual framework that enables organizational leaders to critically evaluate existing IS infrastructures and emerging technologies, as well as to assess how these enabling technologies may influence organizational strategy. The concepts and perspectives developed in this course are intended to provide an enduring foundation that helps leaders navigate an increasingly globalized and technology-intensive business environment.

• How to find new business model
• How to analyze business and its strategy
• How to make a report
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This course also aims to support the department’s Diploma Policies and “Goals of Specialized Education” of Tokyo University of Science, which state:

• “Under the basic policy of addressing various issues arising in diverse business environments—such as globalization and global environmental challenges—we cultivate both theoretical and practical thinking based on knowledge from the humanities and social sciences.”

• "We can lead problem-solving using digital technology."

• "The ability to utilize one’s expertise to build a career and contribute to society."

The goal of this course is to prepare students to become knowledgeable participants in information systems decisions as future managers.

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Describe the major technological, organizational, behavioral, and ethical issues facing today’s information systems in organizations.

2. Explain IT strategy formulation and its alignment with organizational strategy.

3. Conduct research on current and emerging technologies, and evaluate their impact on corporate performance.

4. Distinguish between using technology to support a business and using technology to drive a business.

5. Explain how technology can provide an organization with competitive advantages.

6. Describe how technology facilitates and enhances both operational and strategic decision-making within an organization.