Information Technology Capital Planning (MTI)
Academic Year
Class No.
Description
Section
Start Date
End Date
 Location/Format
AY06-07
1134
MTI
06
9/10/2007
9/14/2007
Fort McNair, DC / e-Resident
AY06-07
1075
MTI
07
9/17/2007
12/7/2007
Distributed Learning
AY07-08
1196
MTI
01
10/22/2007
10/26/2007
Fort McNair, DC / e-Resident
AY07-08
1197
MTI
02
1/14/2008
1/18/2008
Fort McNair, DC / e-Resident
AY07-08
1198
MTI
03
1/14/2008
4/4/2008
Distributed Learning
AY07-08
1199
MTI
04
4/14/2008
4/18/2008
Fort McNair, DC / e-Resident
AY07-08
1200
MTI
05
9/15/2008
9/19/2008
Fort McNair, DC / e-Resident
AY07-08
1201
MTI
06
9/15/2008
12/1/2008
Distributed Learning

Course Description:
This course focuses on state-of-the-art strategies for IT Capital Planning, with an emphasis on assessing and managing information technology (IT) as a portfolio of investments.  The three phases of the IT investment management process are considered: selection, control, and evaluation of proposals; on-going projects; and existing systems.  The relationship of IT performance measures to mission performance measures is explored.  The course examines the roles of the CIO and other managers in developing IT assessment criteria and considers how the criteria are used in planning and managing the IT portfolio.  Individual and team exercises are employed, including a simulation of the operation of the Investment Review Board.

Recommended Attendance:
This course is appropriate for persons preparing agency strategic plans and performance plans that link investment in IT to strategic goals and objectives. 

Prerequisites:
None; however, it is recommended as one of the last courses students should complete in the CIO Certificate Program.

Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to evaluate an information technology capital planning and investment management process to ensure that it complies with current statutes and regulations, recommend changes to the process, and develop a strategy for balancing a portfolio of IT projects.