International Studies in Information Technology

Catalog description

The course involves traveling to a foreign country (or countries) to examine differences and similarities of IT systems between the U.S. and other countries. Specific content and instructions will vary by the instructor. Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) Compare and contrast IT systems between the U.S. and other countries; 2) Analyze differences in IT resources and infrastructure in different countries; 3) Understand the impact of cultural differences on development and implementation of IT systems; (4) Evaluate the impact of globalization of IT industry.