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IT in Emerging Countries - Case of South Africa Trip to South Africa Tentatively between August 21 - August 30, 2009

Summary of the Course Text Book and Printed Resources Prerequisites Grading Teaching Method Global IT Project Week by Week Schedule Delivarables due date Apply for the course and trip Study Abroad Office Tentative Detailed Schedule
Summary of the course: The objective of this course is to expose students to the reality of information technology (IT) in South Africa. Technology played a significant role in most of the emerging economies of the late 1990's and 2000's. Revenue from product and IT services to emerging countries is over $100 billion. This course will expose students to IT use, management, development, policy and strategic impact within South Africa economies and their impact internationally. Students will visit several companies and meet with various IT stakeholders in the organization (users, developers, managers, IT strategic and policy implementers etc.) who will explain their practices and strategies to the students. In addition to learning about information, communication technology, and business related issues, students will also learn about the distinct cultures and histories of South Africa. The course will also examine the necessary success factors for US-based companies planning to setup IT centers in South Africa. Appropriate business attire will be required at corporate and government visits.
Textbooks and printed resources: There will be some case studies and articles. To be announced later.
Pre-Requisites: None
Grading: Individual assignment 10% Research paper 20 Attendance and active participation at all meeting 30% Group project 20 Group presentation 20% Total 100% Grading Scale: 92 - 100 A 90 - 91 A- 88 - 89 B+ 82 - 87 B 80 - 81 B- 78 - 79 C+ 72 - 77 C 70 - 71 C- 68 - 69 D+ 62 - 67 D 60 - 61 D- 0 - 59 F
Teaching Method: A combination of teaching methods will be used (A trip to Brazil Rio de Janeiro, lectures, guest speakers, group presentations, company visit etc).
Week by week Tentative schedule
Class date	Topic/Task	Reading
Class 1 Lecture Notes	Course Overview: (Chicago) Introduction to South Africa history, economy and cultural aspects. The session will discuss the makeup of South Africa with a guest speaker from South African Consul of Trade and Economic Affairs.
Class 2 Lecture Notes	(Chicago) Assessment of Readiness for the Networked Economy in South Africa. Dr. Adelakun will discuss the concept of an IT networked economy and the degree of information and communication technology (ICT) readiness necessary to participate in the networked world
Class 3 Lecture Notes	Company visit in South Africa.
Class 4 Lecture Notes	Company visit in South Africa.
Class 5 Lecture Notes	Company visit in South Africa.
Class 6 Lecture Notes	Company visit in South Africa.
Class 7 Lecture Notes	Company visit in South Africa.
Class 8 Lecture Notes	Company visit in South Africa.
Class 8 Lecture Notes	Company visit in South Africa.
Class 8 Lecture Notes	Class in Chicago.
Class 9 Lecture Notes	Class in Chicago.
Class 10