JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE

Maintaining Academic Currency in a Changing Business Environment: A Study of AACSB

International Member Response to Trends in IT Project Management

Author(s): Amy Hennington, Jeff Clark, Carol L. Clark, Jennifer Williams

Citation: Amy Hennington, Jeff Clark, Carol L. Clark, Jennifer Williams, (2012) "Maintaining Academic Currency in a Changing Business Environment: A Study of AACSB International Member Response to Trends in IT Project Management," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol.12, Iss. 4, pp. 44 - 50

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

Worldwide information technology (IT) spending is estimated to be over $3.75 trillion in 2011, and IT project management (ITPM) is the driving force behind most of it. Given the substantial resources being invested, it should come as no surprise that ITPM skills are in high demand in today’s job market. Yet the question remains: Are business schools doing enough to prepare students for the ITPM demands that exist in the marketplace? This research seeks to answer that question by examining the ITPM degree programs and course offerings of schools belonging to AACSB International – the predominant accrediting body in business education.