Course Info

SE 475: Managing Globally Distributed Software Development

Managing Globally Distributed Software Development (GDSD) for IT projects. Issues associated with time zone differences, infrastructure support, geographical dispersion, and lack of centralized communication. The course will focus on the management, implementation and deployment of software within the context of outsourced, distributed development, and insourced projects. Additional topics include strategic management issues such as justification, vetting, consulting services and partnerships. Course will include several hands-on distributed development projects.

CSC 403 is a prerequisite for this class.

Fall 2025-2026

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 12824
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00224 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Vahid Alizadeh | View syllabus

Section 741

Class number 12920
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00224 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Vahid Alizadeh | View syllabus


Fall 2024-2025

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 14517
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00224 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Vahid Alizadeh | View syllabus

Section 741

Class number 14634
  • Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00224 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Vahid Alizadeh | View syllabus


Fall 2023-2024

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 12807
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00216 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Vahid Alizadeh | View syllabus

Fall 2022-2023

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 18425
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00216 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Vahid Alizadeh | View syllabus

Fall 2021-2022

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 3982
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00212 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Vahid Alizadeh | View syllabus