Hiring the IT graduate: What is in the box?

Jacob R. Miller, Sandra Gorka, Barry M. Lunt, Joseph J. Ekstrom, Eydie Lawson, Han Reichgelt, Reza Kamali, Johannes (Han) Reichgelt

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Abstract

An effort has recently concluded for developing recommended Information Technology (IT) curricula and accreditation standards. This paper addresses what industry can expect from graduates of programs utilizing these guidelines. It addresses the knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as the philosophy, of graduates of IT bachelor degree programs. It also provides industry with methods by which they can participate in the educational process and provide feedback to help IT curricula evolve to meet the ever changing IT needs of industry.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalDefault journal
StatePublished - Jan 1 2006

Keywords

  • Accreditation
  • Computers and education
  • Computing profession
  • Curriculum
  • Information technology and systems

Disciplines

  • Business

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