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The role of strategic information systems in strategic planning for academic programs in emerging universities

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This paper examines strategic information systems’ role in academic program planning, emphasizing department heads’ perspectives at emerging universities. Employing a descriptive survey method, it gathers data from 54 department heads across three universities via a validated questionnaire, addressing system implementation and challenges. Despite acknowledging the significance of the systems, the study only demonstrates a moderate level of implementation due to issues with environmental analysis and concerns about setting goals. It highlights major barriers such as incentive scarcity, budgetary restrictions, vague adoption regulations, and the need for enhanced technical support and training. Notably, training in information systems markedly affects perceptions of these obstacles, with many department heads participating in such courses, underscoring their commitment to system activation. The study advocates for increased awareness, improved communication, the establishment of strategic planning units, tailored training programs, and sufficient infrastructure to support system activation, aiming to bolster decision-making and academic planning competitiveness.

Source: Cogent Education

DOI: 10.1080/2331186x.2024.2336941

Authors: Areej Bint Mohammed Al-Twijri, Hanan Nayil Al-Anazi, Rehab Bint Hamoud Al-Ghamdi, Sabah Bint Seed Al-Shehri

Institutions: Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Ministry of Education

Language: English

Topic: Information Technology Governance and Strategy

Subfield: Management Information Systems

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,165