COURSE NUMBER: MBA 290T.1, Cross-listed with COE and SI

COURSE TITLE: The Future of Information Technology

UNITS OF CREDIT: 3

INSTRUCTOR: Reza Moazzami

E-MAIL ADDRESS: rezam@haas.berkeley.edu

CLASS WEB PAGE LOCATION (HTTP URL):

MEETING DAY(S)/TIME: Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30-6:00 PM

PREREQUISITE(S): None

CLASS FORMAT: Topics are covered through a combination of lectures, class discussions, case studies and first-hand accounts from guest speakers.

REQUIRED READINGS: Course reader.

BASIS FOR FINAL GRADE: Project, case study responses, and class participation.

ABSTRACT OF COURSE'S CONTENT AND OBJECTIVES:

This course is an intensive and in-depth study of the rapidly evolving information technology industry. Students will analyze the role of regulatory, technological, economic, and market forces in shaping the information technology industry structure, value chain, business and operating models, competitive strategy and dynamics, and barriers to entry. Special emphasis is placed on identifying new opportunities and understanding the challenges for startups and other new entrants. The impact of the changing industry landscape on established business models and industry practices for innovation, intellectual property creation and utilization, risk management, product/service development, supply chain management, and market/distribution channel development is also explored in detail.

Course material is presented through a series of case studies featuring key sectors of the industry going forward:

Open Source Software

On-Demand Computing

Web Based Applications and Information Services

Security and Privacy

Video Games

Digital Hollywood

Digital Media Delivery

Advertising

The Future of IT Demand

The Future of IT Supply

Displays

Client Devices

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH:

Dr. Reza Moazzami has over fifteen years of experience as an engineer, entrepreneur, and investor in the IT and communications industries. Dr. Moazzami received B.S. with highest honors, M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley, and a MBA from the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He holds eleven patents and has been a speaker at numerous technology industry conferences and leading universities.