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INFOSYS 701 : Global Outsourcing

Postgraduate course

Project description

The course will offer a broad perspective of various issues relating to the outsourcing of strategic IT and business services in a global context. In this regard the key goals of this course are (i) to assess the role that sourcing plays in shaping business and IT strategy in a global context, (ii) to learn how to make sourcing decisions and engage in outsourcing initiatives, and (iii) to understand how to manage outsourcing to achieve superior performance. The course will examine in depth both sides of the equation: client and supplier perspectives, and will discuss the role of intermediaries.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Make strategic decisions related to outsourcing (Capability 1, 4.1 and 4.3) Apply theoretical models and frameworks to analyze various sourcing scenarios (Capability 1, 2 and 3) Demonstrate hands-on experience in managing supplier(s) (Capability 1, 3 and 6) Relate to and analyze full outsourcing lifecycle (Capability 1, 4.2 and 4.3) Gain competence in critical analysis and synthesis of articles published in leading academic journals (Capability 2, 4.2 and 5.1)