Using Co-plot Method to Explore IS/IT Concentrations in Top-Ranked MBA Programs in the U.S.: A Working-in-progress Study Academic Article uri icon

Abstract

  • The debate about value and direction of IS/IT concentrations in MBA education for IS/IT professionals has been ongoing for many years. To identify trends and potential problems in the clusters of IS/IT concentrations and MBA programs, we focus on two questions: (1) What curriculum-related patterns are there in current MBA education? (2) What are the characteristics of IS/IT offerings in today’s MBA programs? To identify MBA program patterns and address the questions, we use Co-plot, a graphic display method, to map 2020-2021 MBA program data. Three findings will be obtained: (1) similarity among IS/IT concentrations in MBA programs based on the composite of IS/IT core courses involved; (2) correlations among IS/IT core courses; (3) similarity among MBA programs based on the composite of all criteria. The goal of the study is to provide stakeholders with a broad understanding of the development of IS/IT concentrations in MBA programs in the U.S.

Publication Date

  • 2022-11-01