Preparing MIS Students for the Global Workplace: A Case Study

Authors

  • Samir Shah Drexel University
  • Bay Arinze Drexel University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v20i7.3155

Keywords:

Higher Education, Theory and Practice, global education, global curricula, higher education, global classroom, business schools, management information systems

Abstract

This paper proposes a framework of incremental approaches to bring globalization into a university curriculum. These elements are: Infusion, Insertion, Interfacing, Interchange, and Immersion. We utilized an Interfacing case study, where a newly developed course teamed MIS students in the (US) Business School with students at major universities in India to solve real-world business problems. This Global Classroom leveraged interactive technologies to bring students together. We discuss the course progression, dynamics of student interactions, impacts of differing cultures, and overall outcomes, which were positive. We end with impacts of such global classroom implementations and teaching tips for implementing global education.

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Published

2020-10-25

How to Cite

Shah, S., & Arinze, B. (2020). Preparing MIS Students for the Global Workplace: A Case Study. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 20(7). https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v20i7.3155

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