Requisite skills for new MIS hires

Abstract

Rapidly changing technology makes the information systems 1990 field a highly dynamic one. IS professionals must possess the requisite skills to be successful in this environment. At an April 1988 meeting of The University of Georgia - MIS Industry Advisory Board, twenty Board members ranked the skills that new MIS graduates should have if they seek an entry-level position as a programmer, systems analyst, or end-user support professional. Separate ranked lists were generated through Collaborative Work System (CWS) software so that required skills could be compared across entry-level positions. The findings provide insights about the changing needs of industry and implications for academic programs in colleges and universities. © 1990, ACM. All rights reserved.