MIT644 IT Governance and Risk Management
Unit outline
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| Enrolment modes: | Year 2, Semester 2 |
| Credit point(s): | 12.5 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | MIT641 Management Information Technology |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 10 hours per week over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities: | 4 timetabled hours per week, 6 personal study hours per week |
| Other resource requirements: | Students will need access to lab computers or will need their own laptops in order to carry out lab exercises and assignments. |
Unit description
This unit aims to develop an understanding of the underlying concepts of Information Technology governance and risk management. This unit will cover the definition and implementation of processes, structures, and relational mechanism that enable both business and IT people to execute their responsibilities in support of business/IT alignment and the creation of value from IT-enabled business investments. Students will learn how an effective IT governance strategy in place will protect the intellectual property, reducing the risk of cyberattacks and infringements. Students will learn IT governance standards and frameworks for protecting information and privacy and mitigating the breach regulations.
Unit learning outcomes (ULO)
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On the successful completion of this units student will be able to: |
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| ULO1 | Conceptually map the role of Information Technology governance in corporate design, development and execution. |
| ULO2 | Interrogate causes and symptoms of ineffective or poor Information Technology governance to develop a governance framework. |
| ULO3 | Develop, implement and evaluate the governance of a specified IT project and report on its success or failings. |
| ULO4 | Devise and validate an integrated Information Technology governance framework which demonstrates its suitability across corporate strategy. |
| ULO5 | Adapt and utilize IT governance standards and framework for protecting information and privacy and mitigating the breach regulations. |
Topics to be included in the unit
| 1. | Introduction to IT Governance and Risk Management |
| 2. | Intellectual Capital and The Information Economy |
| 3. | Governance and Risk Management |
| 4. | Components of IT Governance |
| 5. | IT Governance Frameworks and Standards: The ITIL/COBIT/ISO27002 Joint Framework |
| 6. | The Calder-Moir Framework |
| 7. | Information Security policy and scope |
| 8. | Human Resource Security |
| 9. | Physical and environmental security |
| 10. | Communications and operations management |
| 11. | Project Governance |
| 12. | Data Governance & Revision |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) |
Indicative due week |
| Assessment 1: Class Participation | 10% | 12 |
| Assessment 2: Quiz | 20% | 5 |
| Assessment 3: Group Report | 20% | 10 |
| Assessment 4: Group Presentation | 10% | 11 |
| Assessment 5: Final Exam | 40% | Final exam week |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. Your lecturer will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.