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Outsourcing and Contracting (ISYS90092)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Term 4
Dr Atif Ahmad
email: atif@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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AIMS
Outsourcing has become a routine part of management, yet it remains far from easy. In general, the concept of using external organizations (whether domestic or offshore) is considered an efficient and logical way to get things done, and is indeed widely accepted in many sectors of the economy. However, the learning curve is significant, it involves considerable hard work by both parties on a daily basis, and the results are highly dependent on the capabilities of the organizations involved. This subject focuses on the crucial activities that make a difference between success and disappointment.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
This subject provides an overview of both the theory and practice of managing outsourcing throughout the lifecycle.
Topics discussed are:
- Architect Phase: Deciding what and how to outsource. Designing a deal, developing a Contract Scorecard, Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators, pricing, and the contract
- Engage Phase: Competitive bidding, choosing supplier/s, negotiation, due diligence
- Operate Phase: Mobilisation, governance and contract management, relationship management
- Refresh Phase: Disengagement (exit), next generation planning.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Have developed a sound knowledge and understanding of the management practice of Outsourcing and Contracting Information Systems in Organisations
- Have developed and applied skills in critical thinking and systems analysis to identify, evaluate and/or communicate strategic and operational issues suited to the application of Outsourcing and Contracting concepts and theories to real-world practice
- Have developed and applied skills related to business communication, interpersonal, and team skills suited to the application of Outsourcing and Contracting concepts and theories to real-world practice
- Can demonstrate an understanding of professional codes of conduct and ethical standards as they apply to Outsourcing and Contracting in business practice
- Independently research and argue disparate beliefs/theories of Outsourcing and Contracting.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Logic, practical long-term thinking
- Results-orientated and economic-effect cognition
- Writing and presentation
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
This subject is only available to students admitted to the Master of Information Systems (Executive), or students with permission of the Master of Information Systems (Executive) Course coordinator
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students will have a bachelor degree or equivalent in an IT-related discipline.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- One report of approximately 1500 words, requiring approximately 25-30 hours of work; (Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 2, and 5 are addressed in the report); due in eek 5 (20%)
- One group based essay with 5 group members of approximately 3500 words, requiring approximately 33-35 hours of work per student (ILOs 1, 2, 4 and 5 are addressed in the essay); due in weeks 7 to 9 (25%)
- A 20 minute group presentation online, requiring approximately 18-22 hours of work per student; the presentation will be recorded and uploaded online for peer-assessment; (ILOs 1, 2, 4 and 5 are addressed in the presentation); due in weeks 7 to 9 (15%)
- Six short weekly tests conducted online commencing in the second class, collectively taking 60 minutes in duration; (ILOs 1 to 5 are addressed in the tests); Across the teaching period (40%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Term 4 - Online
Principal coordinator Atif Ahmad Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours (online only) (refer Graduate Online for clarification) Total time commitment 200 hours Pre teaching start date 2 October 2017 Pre teaching requirements The pre-teaching period commences 4 weeks before the subject commencement date. From this time, students are expected to access and review the material that will be available from the LMS subject page, or recommended background knowledge in the Handook. Teaching period 9 October 2017 to 3 December 2017 Last self-enrol date 3 October 2017 Census date 27 October 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 17 November 2017 Assessment period ends 8 December 2017 Term 4 contact information
Dr Atif Ahmad
email: atif@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Cullen, S., Lacity, M. and Willcocks, L. Outsourcing: All You Need to Know. Either paperback edition on http://www.amazon.com/Outsourcing-All-You-Need-Know/dp/0992343615 or digital edition on http://whiteplumepublishing.com/
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Information Systems (Executive) - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022