What’s in a Name? An Examination of Information System Degree Programs in AACSB International Accredited Schools

Abstract

Information Systems (IS) as a discipline has a multitude of names in academia. Information systems, management information systems, computer information systems, and information technology are just some of the names that refer to the same or similar discipline. With the continuing growth of technology in academia and practice, this paper answers the call for continued identification of the naming conventions of IS programs in AACSB International accredited schools. The names found are compared with data from previous studies. The results provide evidence that although IS programs have become more commonplace, there is still no move towards name standardization.