ITEC 4170 - International Studies in Information Technology

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ITEC 2201 and approval by the instructor
The course covers a variety of information technology topics with an emphasis on the impact of global issues on design, development and adoption of IT systems. 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.