Title :
Educating experienced IT professionals by addressing industry´s needs
Author :
Callahan, Dale ; Pedigo, Bob
Author_Institution :
Alabama Univ., Birmingham, AL, USA
Abstract :
Academia and industry disagree about what students should learn in school versus on the job. When the University of Alabama at Birmingham developed a graduate program in electrical and computer engineering, they consulted industry executives to develop a curriculum that addresses industry´s needs without compromising academic fundamentals.
Keywords :
computer science education; educational courses; electrical engineering education; software engineering; University of Alabama; academic fundamentals; computer engineering; electrical engineering; experienced IT professionals; graduate program; industrial needs; information technology; Aerospace engineering; Automotive engineering; Computer industry; Educational institutions; Engineering management; Industrial training; Information technology; Investments; Software engineering; Technology management;
Journal_Title :
Software, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MS.2002.1032855
