Enterprise Architecture Initiative (EAI): Engaging Students in Enterprise Architecture Knowledge

TitleEnterprise Architecture Initiative (EAI): Engaging Students in Enterprise Architecture Knowledge
Faculty/College/UnitSauder School of Business
StatusCompleted
Duration1 Year
Initiation04/01/2012
Completion04/01/2013
Project Summary

Effective use of information technology (IT) has become crucial to the success of organizations and can have a significant impact on business competitiveness. Organizations need to (1) decide on the most valuable investment in IT and (2) effectively deploy, manage, and use IT resources. In this context — enterprise architecture (EA) refers to the overall structure of IT assets and EA management refers to procedures, methods and tools used in managing IT assets. EA has been recognized as crucial for aligning IT with business strategies. This project has been initiated by students at the Sauder School of Business with the purpose of enhancing awareness and depth of knowledge of UBC students about Enterprise Architecture (EA). This knowledge will support students in becoming business leaders of tomorrow. The project will engage students actively in organizing and participating in: (1) a student conference (2) hands-on workshops, (3) evaluation and selection of EA tools.

Funding Details
Year 1: Project YearYear 1
Year 1: Funding Year2012/2013
Year 1: Project TypeSmall TLEF
Year 1: Principal InvestigatorYau Man Cheung
Year 1: Funded Amount21,850
Year 1: Team Members

Yau Man Cheung, Management Information Systems, Sauder School of Business
Tiffany Uy, Student, Sauder School of Business / President, UBC BizTech Network
Kerri Mak, Student, Sauder School of Business / Vice-President, UBC BizTech Network