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Proposing a Framework for IT Strategic Planning in Iranian Public Universities

Ghaffari, Reza | 2009

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  1. Type of Document: M.Sc. Thesis
  2. Language: Farsi
  3. Document No: 39603 (44)
  4. University: Sharif University of Technology
  5. Department: Management and Economics
  6. Advisor(s): Kermanshah, Ali; Isaai, Mohammad Taghi
  7. Abstract:
  8. Information Technology Strategic Planning (ITSP) is performing strategic planning in Information Technology in alignment with overall goals' of organizations. An ITSP framework is consisted of stages, instructions, and models that should be used during an ITSP project. In this research an appropriate framework for public universities which are under supervision of Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, is proposed –and not selected nor presented. Process, models, methodology and altogether framework of ITSP projects (in case of out-sourcing or doing in-house), have a vital role in the success of project. Therfore, Iranian public universities and also other educational and non-educational organizations, in case of having IT planning decision, by using the resulting framework of this research, can handle a remarkable part of the project which requires a great knowledge and experience. During Compilation of proposed ITSP framework several sources had been utilized such as: the background of subject in scientific literature, sample process and framework of native and foreign educational organizations, functions and characteristics of Iraninan public universities, practical remarks of implementing a real ITSP project in Iran, and opinions of scientific and practical experts in the field and IT managers of some universities in Iran. The final proposed framework of this research is consisted of 5 main stages and their subordinate models, sub-processes and details. These stages are: 1) project prepration, 2) review of overall organizational directions, 3) current situation analysis, 4) determination of IT goals and strategies, and 5) implementation planning. One of the main elements of the stated framework is the strategic model which defines the university IT related areas and their relations. Analysis of Current situation and IT goals and strategis are analized and determined on the model's basis.
  9. Keywords:
  10. Information Technology ; Strategic Planning ; Planning Framework ; Information Technology Strategic Planning (ITSP) ; Strategic Model ; Iranian Puplic University

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