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Learning Outcomes for a Business Information Systems Undergraduate Program
Communications of the Association of Information Systems
  • Joelle ELMALEH, Singapore Management University
  • Steven MILLER, Singapore Management University
  • Paul S. GOODMAN, Carnegie Mellon University
Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
8-2008
Abstract

We present a learning outcomes framework for an Information Systems (IS) undergraduate program. This framework includes a supporting software application that goes beyond any other attempt reported to date to integrate learning outcomes into program-wide and course-wide curriculum development, ongoing curriculum redesign, and student learning support. The Learning Outcomes Management System (LOMS) described here is a first-of-a-kind information system created as part of implementing a program-wide learning outcomes framework in a university setting. Our learning outcomes framework is distinct in that 1) it is based on a three-level hierarchically structured definition of learning outcomes that consistently apply to both the entire IS program as well as to each individual IS course; 2) customization for specific courses is easily done without requiring the drafting of new learning outcomes; 3) the dean’s office and faculty use the learning outcomes framework to design, monitor, and revise both the entire IS curriculum as well as each individual course on an ongoing basis; 4) when students assess their own capabilities against our school’s learning outcomes, it is done on a more global basis (versus a course specific basis), based on what students have done in their IS coursework, in their business, social science, and liberal arts coursework, as well as in their internships and extra-curricular activities; and 5) we incorporate the framework into a school-wide information system, LOMS, which has an application and supporting interface customized for faculty’s needs, students’ needs, and employers’ needs.

Keywords
  • learning outcomes,
  • learning outcomes management system,
  • Information Systems curriculum design,
  • business IT curriculum design,
  • Singapore Management University
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AIS
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Creative Commons License
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International
Comments

The author Joelle Elmaleh was publishing under the name Joelle Ducrot.

Additional URL
http://aisel.aisnet.org/cais/vol23/iss1/6/
Citation Information
Joelle ELMALEH, Steven MILLER and Paul S. GOODMAN. "Learning Outcomes for a Business Information Systems Undergraduate Program" Communications of the Association of Information Systems Vol. 23 Iss. 1 (2008) p. 95 - 122 ISSN: 1529-3181
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/steve-miller/29/