In the past, as the curriculum in a new domain evolves,
there is widespread difference in college and university
offerings (Ainsworth 2001) but as the curriculum progresses
it aligns more with what industry employers’ desire.
Outcomes from our study, when compared to previous
research by Fordham and colleagues (1997) indicate that the
core content requirements for AIS programs are evolving.
However, there are also differing topics that should be
emphasized in AIS programs depending on the local and
regional needs, and the needs of the employer constituencies.