出版社：International Association for Computer Information Systems
摘要：While there are nearly 4,000 colleges and universities that have computer/information systems (IS) related courses and programs, it can be argued that these programs have as many differences as they have similarities. Thirty three (33) of these programs are accredited by ABET-CAC. (1) In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, model curricula such as the DPMA Model Curriculum, IS 97, and IS 2002 called for the development of a unified body of knowledge and basis for a consistent and recognizable information systems discipline. However, multiple factors have recently disrupted and distributed the movement towards a universally accepted common body of knowledge that is central to every discipline. This paper discusses how ABET-CAC accreditation criteria for IS programs have changed in the past ten years and that the model curriculum became more open and less distinguishable due to evolving into an outcome based model. As a result, IS programs have become less consistent and diverse to the extent its core body of knowledge has been reduced to the extent that information systems is not unified as a standalone discipline.
关键词：ABET; Accreditation; Computer Information Systems; IS Curriculum; Information Systems
