This course will provide an overview of the most popular information systems needs’ assessment methodologies including portfolio analysis, stage assessment, business systems planning. Topics include utilities Information Systems strategic plan prioritization techniques of business goal alignment, architectural compatibility, and cost/benefit and risk analysis demonstrating how businesses match needs to budgetary constraints. This course will describe and evaluate options for the placement of the Information Systems function within an organization and a variety of methods to manage the function.

Planning and Managing Information Systems Development Part 2
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at 10 hours a week
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Skills you'll gain
- Needs Assessment
- Procurement
- Stakeholder Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Requirements Management
- Communication Strategies
- Information Systems
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Risk Analysis
- Business Analysis
- Enterprise Architecture
- Project Management
- Project Portfolio Management
- Business Systems Analysis
- Risk Management
- Resource Management
- Strategic Sourcing
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March 2026
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Taught in English
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Universitat Politècnica de València

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