An Analysis of IT/IS Offshore Outsourcing: Educator Perspectives

The key questions: What are the concerns in U.S. universities due to IT/IS offshore outsourcing, in relation to interest and enrolment by students in IT/IS programs? What are the prevailing consequences of IT/IS offshore outsourcing on undergraduate training for IT/IS programs? What are the specific changes in IT/IS university programs that can be attributed to offshore outsourcing? The factors include: influence on student interest in IT/IS, the U.S. IT/IS worker morale, data security and intellectual property protection, the need for innovation, government role through regulation, funding and policies, remuneration for IT/IS careers, image of IT/IS careers, IT industry, the role of professional organizations, and mass media. These issues touch on several entities; the IT/IS educators, students, working IT professionals, IT employers, government and the news media. Each of these groups of people have a role to play, and yet none can single-handedly make the difference. It is through coordination or oversight, together with clear goals, objectives and strategies that will make the difference.

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Martin Graduated with a Doctorate in Information Systems with Nova Southeastern University, U.S.A.; He has worked as a Consultant, Systems Analyst and Lecturer. He worked on Consultancies with the World Bank, DANIDA and ADB. He holds membership with Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society, and the Association of Computing and Machinery.