This module is part of the second IS major.

Offered at:  Westville (second semester)

Prerequisite Requirement:  ISTN211 and ISTN212

Aim:  To enable students to consider the key aspects of an IT Consulting Business and the steps to set up an IT Consultancy.

Content:  Topics include Advisory, Technical, Business, Communication Roles; Core Competencies; Steps and Issues in starting and IT Consulting Business.

Practicals:  Exercises on the above topics.

Assessment:  1.5 h exam (60%), tests/assignments (40%).  Students must obtain at least 40% for the examination.

Duly Performed Requirement:  Students must obtain a class record mark of at least 40%.

For further information, please refer to the College of Law and Management Studies handbook.