Businesses use data to enhance operational performance, creating demand for professionally trained data/business analytics graduates. Universities offer a variety of academic programs in response to the increasing labor market demands. Yet, research on how well educational offerings adapt to market demand is scant. This paper aims to evaluate how…

The following is an applied database scenario based on a single season in the FIA Formula One (F1) World Championship of auto racing. This scenario builds database understanding and skills through data modeling, data acquisition, creation of a database schema through a database management system, query construction, and report creation. In the…

It is necessary to have a relevant secondary school data processing curriculum as the first step toward career preparation in data processing. The curriculum should be patterned on local business needs. (JOW)

Outlines career paths and education requirements for computer science occupations. Discusses ways in which business educators can incorporate computers and data processing into the curriculum, and can keep themselves abreast of current developments. (SK)

Information systems are becoming more than computer systems, with new equipment and techniques combining with data processing to form a new field called information technology. The emerging discipline of systems engineering is discussed along with nine systems engineering techniques. An organization chart of an information services department is…

At what levels should business data processing be taught and what should be the desired training or career education outcomes at each education level? The levels discussed here are (1) comprehensive secondary school, (2) secondary vocational skills center or technical institute, (3) community or junior college, and (4) college or university. (LRA)

Hull High School in suburban Boston (Massachusetts) is rated as one of the top 10 secondary schools in the country offering a computer education program. The same computers used by the students are shared by school officials for administrative tasks. (Author/MLF)

Describes a study that used survey research techniques to identify duties and tasks related to work performed by data entry operators. Based upon survey findings, a catalog of performance objectives and guides was developed, which is especially useful for instructors, as well as administrators and curriculum specialists. (NRJ)

Describes the nature of the work performed in the major computer technology occupations, some new occupations in the field, and provides information about salaries. Occupations include systems analysts, computer programers, computer service technicians, and computer operators. (CT)

In Lapland, a project investigated the effectiveness of multiform teaching (classroom instruction, distance teaching, various media, and linking of instruction to working life) to train data processing experts. Evaluation showed the necessity of adequate facilities and equipment, the importance of phone contact, and the need for teachers to be…

Analyzes employment trends in computer-related fields, focusing on the education and employment of Black computer workers. Reports that parity is increasing in computer occupations where gaps between Black and White employment exist, those jobs requiring the most education. (KH)

Points out the growing need in business and industry for managers who are knowledgeable and skilled in Data Processing. College curricula should be redesigned and taught in a professinally-oriented way with a genuine concern for developing in students competence that is relevant to the real world. (JAC)

This project surveyed the business community, graduates of secondary school data processing programs, and Texas community colleges to determine employment opportunities, identify needed competencies, and establish appropriate high school curricula in data processing. (SK)

Discusses the role of computer keyboard operators in typesetting complex mathematical expressions used in instructional materials, examines the role of software in producing good quality output, and describes Expressionist, software for Macintosh hardware that can be used with desktop publishing and word processing software to enter mathematical…

The computer industry is growing at a phenomenal rate as technology advances and prices fall, stimulating unprecedented demand from business, government, and individuals. Higher levels of education will be the key to securing employment as organizations increasingly rely on sophisticated technology. (Author)