AIS Education: Incorporating Trends In Technology Into The Curriculum

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to provide evidence on various approaches used in the AIS course by examining the broad systems context in which faculty teach AIS.  Course approach is analyzed based on general course philosophy (transaction cycle, blended, or business process), use of software, topical coverage, and inclusion of emerging issues in technology.  The results of the study are based on a survey of AIS faculty in attendance at the 2001 AIS Educators’ Conference.  The findings indicate that the majority of participants use a blended approach to AIS as evidenced by their self-reported course philosophy, use of accounting software, and coverage of various systems topics.   The results also indicate show that a large proportion of the faculty include emerging topics (as identified by popular practitioner-based sources) in their course design.