IS 360 - Management of Global Information Technology

(3.00 cr.)

Exposes students to the challenges of establishing a successful and globally competitive information technology (IT) industry outside the U.S. Students study historical, economic, political, labor, and social factors leading to the establishment of country-specific centers of IT excellence. In particular, students study what led multinational corporations to base their overseas activities within a specific location and the forces that govern the retention of those activities. Students are expected to attend a series of classes during the regular semester and to then travel to an international destination to meet with company executives and to tour company facilities. Written or electronic permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite: IS 251 or BH 251 or DS 303 or CS 301 or CS 312 .
Restrictions: Restricted to students with a cumulative GPA of 2.500 or higher.

Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually

Interdisciplinary Studies: GT/IES