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IS5542 - Outsourcing and Offshoring Management

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Information Systems
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One semester
Pre-requisite(s)
Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2018/19

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims
This course aims to:
  • Explain the key concepts, frameworks, processes and strategies in outsourcing and offshoring in an international context.
  • Introduce project management principles in managing an organization’s outsourcing process.
  • Develop students’ managerial competence in the planning, development and management of outsourcing/offshoring programmes.
  • Help students understand the considerations associated with selecting outsourcing service providers in different geographical locations, and developing and negotiating the contract for an outsourcing agreement.
  • Prepare students to develop generic skills in effective communication, working individually and in teams, time management, data analysis and reporting, and creative problem solving.

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%
Examination Duration: 2 hours
 
Detailed Course Information
IS5542.pdf

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Department of Information Systems