Students' Perception of IS Academic Programs, IS Careers, and Outsourcing

The authors compared the perceptions of information systems (IS) students with those of IS practitioners regarding IS careers, the practice of outsourcing, and academic programs. Results indicate that students and practitioners appreciate the integration of real-life practice in academic programs and that the general perception of IS careers is neutral by sex. However, student and practitioner perceptions differ about outsourcing, fundamental job skills, and IS-specific skills.