ITM608 Technology Portfolio Management (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): ITM607  
This course introduces the notion of an end-to-end value chain of information technology investments, from initial idea inception through budgeting, prioritization, delivery, management, optimization, and retirement. The tools and techniques for managing this portfolio are identified and evaluated.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Argue the pros and cons of utilizing technology portfolio management.
2. Analyze the relationships between IT investment and organizational performance measures including, growth, profit, and asset utilization.
3. Formulate a pro forma budget that models the financing necessary to evolve and maintain a technology portfolio.
4. Evaluate the tools available for managing a technology portfolio.
5. Illustrate the process for implementing a technology portfolio management system.