A practical examination of the essential skills and frameworks for effective strategic decision making and problem-solving in dynamic organizational environments. The goal is to use various decision-making models, analytical tools, and techniques to identify and addressing complex challenges. Emphasis is on critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration as vital components of the problem-solving process. Topics include risk assessment, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, key performance indicators, and the influence of organizational culture on decision-making.

(Designed in part to help prepare for the EC-Council Secure Computer User [CSCU] certification.). A survey of the cybersecurity principles, practices, and strategies required by leaders and managers to become strategic partners in the establishment, management, and governance of an enterprise's cybersecurity program. The aim is to develop both an understanding of how cybersecurity supports key business goals and objectives and the soft skills necessary for success in a leadership or managerial role. Topics include the fundamentals of cybersecurity practices and principles; enterprise IT governance processes and security controls; data security; the information life cycle; intellectual property protections; privacy laws and regulations; security education, training, and awareness; and the need for cooperation and collaboration between business units and the organization's cybersecurity program.

An overview of information systems and how they provide value by supporting organizational objectives. The goal is to analyze business strategies to recognize how technology solutions enable strategic outcomes and to identify information system requirements by analyzing business processes. Discussion covers concepts of business processes and alignment of information systems solutions to strategic goals.