Management information systems curricula in the United States and the Republic of China: A comparative study

Betty W. Hwang, Andrew B. Whinston, Wilhelmina Savenye

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the Management Information Systems (MIS) curricula in higher education in the United States (U.S.) and the Republic of China (R.O.C.). Several factors that affect the MIS curricula and its development in these two countries were closely examined. Similarities and differences were identified and compared; strengths and weaknesses were analyzed and described. In particular, this study focused on the undergraduate MIS programs in both countries. Comparisons of the MIS programs were made concerning: MIS program history, MIS program setting, admission requirements and standards, graduation requirements and standards, computer hardware and software facilities, curriculum model adopted, required courses, instructional methods, faculty profiles, student profiles, and relationships with the industry. Based on the findings, some recommendations for improving the Chinese MIS curricula were offered.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSIGCSE Bulletin (Association for Computing Machinery, Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education)
Editors Anon
Place of PublicationFort Collins, CO, United States
PublisherPubl by ACM
Pages113-122
Number of pages10
Volume24
Edition1
ISBN (Print)0897914686
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1992
Event23rd SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education - Kansas City, MO, USA
Duration: Mar 5 1992Mar 6 1992

Other

Other23rd SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education
CityKansas City, MO, USA
Period3/5/923/6/92

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Food Science
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Software

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