Abstract Information technology (IT) and computing are growing fields, offering far more job
opportunities than applicants. Yet, little data are available to indicate how course content …

We identify factors that influence the intent of undergraduate information systems majors to
pursue IT certification. Previous research has revealed that IT/IS hiring managers may use …

IT certification represents a common and growing practice with significant implications for
managing in-house IT workers and outsourcing contracts. Prior research is of limited value …

A model curriculum, such as that developed by the ACM/SIGITE Curriculum Committee
(2005), has two important functions. First, it provides a base structure for newly develo** …

This innovative practice full paper describes our experiences of integrating information
technology certifications into an undergraduate computing curriculum. As the technology …

Contribution-The acquisition of systems requirements knowledge and skills by systems
developers is a desirable outcome of a STEM graduate program in technology …

The importance of certifications in the IT industry has been a topic amongst those involved in
higher education for some time. As more states push for “accountability” in higher education …

Educators have an ongoing challenge as they strive to stay up-to-date with new technology.
One emerging technology, RFID (radio frequency identification) tags, has the potential to …

In countries of the developed world tertiary education and scientific research have in most
cases been at the forefront of national development efforts and innovations. Here, there was …

The continual emergence of technologies has infiltrated government and industry business
infrastructures, requiring reforming organizations and fragile network infrastructures …