ITBM qualifications - a step in the right direction
By Jenny McLeod, G2G3
As we all know, the relationship between IT and business management is an immensely important (and sought after) bond. Its smooth running is a veritable must-have as the cornerstone of efficient and productive operations, and this is particularly true during times of change. However, this marriage is often a rocky one and in too many cases a lack of communication and understanding creates unnecessary friction for everybody involved. IT professionals feel that they don't have the support of business executives (who rarely belong to IT fields) and managers take issue with altering business processes to suit IT needs.
I was always told that there is simple solution to everything and it seems that in this case, going back to basics might be the most effective way to improve this alignment. For this reason, 13 universities and a number of major IT employers have come together to create a pioneering new qualification - the Information Technology Business Management (ITBM) degree. It has been designed on the premise that IT professionals must not only enable the technology to support business initiatives, but be aware of where the business is going, tactically and strategically. This combination of design, implementation and management aims to produce well rounded graduates who can lead in an effective and relevant manner, and this could be extremely relevant in many problem situations.
The bottom line is that it makes sense. The capacity to communicate more effectively can only be an organizational benefit, which, coupled with improved understanding, will oil IT/business relations so that they run smoothly. Not only that - the ITBM is rooted in an ongoing dialog between universities and prospective employers, so that its industrial relevance is secured. People communicating - now, that is a simple solution.
As we all know, the relationship between IT and business management is an immensely important (and sought after) bond. Its smooth running is a veritable must-have as the cornerstone of efficient and productive operations, and this is particularly true during times of change. However, this marriage is often a rocky one and in too many cases a lack of communication and understanding creates unnecessary friction for everybody involved. IT professionals feel that they don't have the support of business executives (who rarely belong to IT fields) and managers take issue with altering business processes to suit IT needs.
I was always told that there is simple solution to everything and it seems that in this case, going back to basics might be the most effective way to improve this alignment. For this reason, 13 universities and a number of major IT employers have come together to create a pioneering new qualification - the Information Technology Business Management (ITBM) degree. It has been designed on the premise that IT professionals must not only enable the technology to support business initiatives, but be aware of where the business is going, tactically and strategically. This combination of design, implementation and management aims to produce well rounded graduates who can lead in an effective and relevant manner, and this could be extremely relevant in many problem situations.
The bottom line is that it makes sense. The capacity to communicate more effectively can only be an organizational benefit, which, coupled with improved understanding, will oil IT/business relations so that they run smoothly. Not only that - the ITBM is rooted in an ongoing dialog between universities and prospective employers, so that its industrial relevance is secured. People communicating - now, that is a simple solution.
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