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CYBR 2402: Governance of Enterprise IT
Effective date
September 2025
Department
Cybersecurity PDD
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Governance of Enterprise IT equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively govern an organization's IT resources and align them with business strategy and objectives. The course covers critical topics, such as IT governance frameworks and standards, strategy alignment, risk management, resource management, performance measurement, compliance, information security, and change management. Students will learn how to develop, implement, and maintain a robust IT governance program in an organization, ensuring that IT investments deliver maximum value and support organizational goals. Throughout the course, students will apply their knowledge to real-world business scenarios, culminating in a final project in which they develop and present a comprehensive IT governance plan.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
CYBR 2302, CYBR 2303.
Corequisites
CYBR 2404.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Evaluate the alignment of IT governance strategies with organizational objectives and business strategy
- Explain the role of various IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL) and standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 38500) in modern organizations
- Assess the effectiveness of an IT risk management process integrated with IT governance
- Implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Goal Indicators (KGIs) to measure IT governance effectiveness
- Develop an IT governance compliance management process that aligns with regulatory requirements
- Modify and improve an existing IT governance plan based on performance metrics and stakeholder feedback
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 55
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 55
Instructional Strategies
Instructional Strategies include immersive lectures, hands-on labs, group discussions and debates, guest speakers, and problem-based learning (PBL).
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
A number of quizzes |
|
Participation |
10 |
Discussions |
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
Midterm exam |
|
Assignments |
40 |
A number of assignments contributing towards IT governance plan |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Presentation |
Course topics
- Introduction to Governance of Enterprise IT
- Frameworks and Standards for IT Governance
- IT Governance Strategy and Alignment
- Risk Management and IT Governance
- IT Governance and Resource Management
- Performance Measurement and IT Governance
- IT Governance and Compliance
- IT Governance and Information Security
- IT Governance and Change Management
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.