Skill Requirements for Entry-Level IS Graduates: A Report from Industry

Authors

Craig Van Slyke, Ohio University
Marcy Kittner, The University of Tampa
Paul Cheney, University of South Florida

Abstract

Determining what skills employers of new IS graduates desire is important in guiding IS educators in designing curriculum and in advising students. This study reports the results of a pilot study which attempts to gain insight into the previously mentioned question. The findings indicate that basic technical skills, such as systems analysis and design, and database concepts, and non-technical skills, such as teamwork and communications skills, are more important than specific technical skills.

Recommended Citation

Van Slyke, Craig; Kittner, Marcy; and Cheney, Paul (1998) "Skill Requirements for Entry-Level IS Graduates: A Report from Industry," Journal of Information Systems Education: Vol. 9 : Iss. 3 , 7-11.
Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/jise/vol9/iss3/2