A Business-Oriented Curricula for the 80's and 90's
George R. Dean · The Journal of Data Education · 1984
Advances in hardware and software technology are radically changing the role of data processing in modern society. The reduced cost of hardware coupled with increased capability have altered the traditional approaches to the art and science of program development. Fourth-generation languages now more closely involve the user in the data processing cycle. As a result, the traditional programming-oriented computer science curriculum must take on a new focus and strategy to provide the professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the demands of industry in the 80's and 90's.This paper discusses the process used in designing such a curriculum, identifies the implications of the changes in technology, and presents a curriculum design to meet the challenges. Key curriculum features include an early introduction into a high-level language, increased concentration on business applications, and an introduction to data base management, telecommunications, distributed processing, and fourth-generation languages.