An empirical investigation of the basic computer education in the business school
by Mahmoud M. Yasin, Jerry D. Sawyer, Marwan A. Wafa
International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning (IJCEELL), Vol. 3, No. 1/2, 1993

Abstract: This paper examines the nature of the basic computer education provided in the business schools. A survey was conducted of 416 students from three different higher education institutions to assess their knowledge of computer concepts as they enrolled in the basic computer education course offered by the business school. Results showed that a significant percentage of those surveyed were unfamiliar with computer productivity tools such as spreadsheets, databases and word processors. It is concluded that computer education in the business schools should for the present continue to stress the hands-on productivity tools and basic concepts of information systems. However, as students become more familiar with these basics, computer education in the business schools should shift their approach towards decision-support systems.

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