IS 360 - Management of Global Information Technology

(3.00 cr.)

Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.500 and IS 251 or BH 251 or CS 301 or CS 312 . Restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Exposes students to the challenges of establishing a successful and globally competitive information technology (IT) industry. 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. Students are expected to attend a series of classes during the regular semester and to then travel to the international destination to meet with company executives and to tour company facilities. Written or electronic permission of the instructor. GT