IT Architecture & Infrastructure

3 units

This course will demonstrate the importance of understanding organizational strategy and goals, then designing and deploying an IT infrastructure that supports that strategy and those goals. The course will showcase how fundamental IT building blocks are integrated in meaningful ways in order to support IT services that drive core business outcomes. Through a hands-on enterprise architecture design project, students will learn to design IT infrastructure in a rational, innovative, and cost-effective manner. We will cover a range of enterprise architecture design considerations commonly faced by organizations as they enhance their services, launch new products, or expand to new markets. There is a $15/student fee that covers the cost of transportation for the Washington University's Medical School data center tour. Students are also required to use their own method of payment for the Azure course materials ($150-$200).