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IS Innovation: Thinking Beyond the Silo.

The article discusses trends and opportunities in the field of information systems (IS). The entry notes that student enrollment in IS courses has been declining due to a curriculum that places little emphasis on programming, and more on purchasing and assembling components. In relation to this tren...

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Published in:Computer (00189162) Vol. 42; no. 9; pp. 96 - 99
Main Authors: Vogel, Doug, van Genuchten, Michiel, Saunders, Carol
Format: Article
Published: IEEE Sep2009
Subjects:
Trends
Computer systems
School enrollment
Information technology education
Computer operating systems
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article discusses trends and opportunities in the field of information systems (IS). The entry notes that student enrollment in IS courses has been declining due to a curriculum that places little emphasis on programming, and more on purchasing and assembling components. In relation to this trend, IS researchers have been left behind with the increase in purchases of mobile phone computer operating systems. It suggests that IS educators need to refocus students' interest towards a more societal application of technology.