Course Objectives

To

Understand globalization from US and foreign perspectives

Understand the different outsourcing business models

Be able to apply a business model to a specific situation

Understand the different areas which are outsourced

Be able to evaluate which processes are suitable and which are not suitable for offshore outsourcing

Understand the issues associated with Information Technology outsourcing

Be able to evaluate IT functions suitable for offshore outsourcing

Understand the project management issues involved in offshore outsourcing

Understand the process of vendor selection for offshore outsourcing decisions

Experience first hand the offshore environment by learning the culture of a foreign country

Experience first hand the application of offshore strategies by visiting companies which are involved in offshore outsourcing

Anticipated Outcomes

     At the completion of the course students will

be able to apply a business model to a specific situation

be able to evaluate which processes are suitable and which are not suitable for offshore outsourcing

be able to evaluate IT functions suitable for offshore outsourcing

have gained international experience as part of the student's information technology education.