ERIC Number: EJ1136764
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Jun
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A Combined MIS/DS Course Uses Lecture Capture Technology to "Level the Playing Field" in Student Numeracy
Popovich, Karen
Information Systems Education Journal, v10 n3 p4-17 Jun 2012
This paper describes the process taken to develop a quantitative-based and Excel™-driven course that combines "BOTH" Management Information Systems (MIS) and Decision Science (DS) modeling outcomes and lays the foundation for upper level quantitative courses such as operations management, finance and strategic management. In addition, course outcomes needed to "level the playing" field for our seemingly growing bi-modal distribution of numeracy skills among business students.
Descriptors: Management Systems, Decision Making, Spreadsheets, Models, Program Administration, Money Management, Strategic Planning, Business Administration Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, Undergraduate Students, Numeracy, Mathematics Skills, Student Attitudes, Course Evaluation
Information Systems and Computing Academic Professionals. Box 488, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. e-mail: publisher@isedj.org; Web site: http://isedj.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Vermont
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