Anchors away - does one size fit all in information systems curriculum development?

Coady, Jenny; Berg, Tessa

Abstract

There is much discord and contradiction in academia amongst those who teach on Information System Programmes. Much of the argument is based upon content and structure. This paper argues against having a static or singular centering, or anchoring, structure to an IS degree. Results from early report findings, based upon student feedback, suggest there is a need for an Information System curriculum to engage both students and industry as stakeholders. This engagement should ensure a relevant Programme once reflection and evaluation is considered on a continuous basis. Combined with a sound pedagogy, this continual reflection and regular industrial engagement will ensure relevant IS courses are being
taught negating the need for a ‘one size fits all’ approach to IS education.

Citation

Coady, J., & Berg, T. (2014). Anchors away - does one size fit all in information systems curriculum development?. In UK Academy for Information Systems Conference Proceedings 2014

• Conference Name: The UKAIS International Conference on Information Systems
• Start Date: Apr 7, 2014
• End Date: Apr 9, 2014
• Acceptance Date: Apr 30, 2014
• Online Publication Date: Nov 10, 2014
• Publication Date: 2014-04
• Deposit Date: Sep 25, 2014
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 25, 2014
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Book Title: UK Academy for Information Systems Conference Proceedings 2014
• Keywords: Information Systems Degree: Curriculum Development
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/7209
• Publisher URL: https://aisel.aisnet.org/ukais2014/7