1. Understanding the importance of information systems (IS) and information technology (IT) in the decision-making processes of organisations
2. Understanding the importance of strategic management of information systems and the corresponding strategic planning
3. Using auxiliary informatics tools to formulate, implement and monitor management and IS and IT planning models
4. Understanding the future towards the management of knowledge

1. The role of IS and IT in organisations through a strategic perspective
2. Strategic management and strategic planning
2.1. Mission, vision, objectives and strategy
2.2. Strategy through the perspective of resources
2.3. Strategy techniques and tools
3. Strategic analysis of IS and IT
3.1. Analysis of the current situation
3.2. Analysis and synthesis of the potential future
3.3. Construction of alternative plans taking into consideration the efficiency of resources and efficiency of results
4. Use of techniques and auxiliary informatics tools in management and strategic planning
4.1. Application of data bases, calculations sheets, technical design and planning and project control
5. The strategy of information management towards knowledge management
5.1. Information management practices
5.2. Management of knowledge resources

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