Some Comments on the Role of Computers in Management Education presents how the Sloan School integrates computers into its curriculum.
It outlines core ideas, called axioms of design, and shows how these ideas shape both courses and resources available to students.
The text explains why students should work directly with computers and why access to computational resources matters. It covers current courses like Management Information Technology and Management Information Systems, and it discusses how resource availability and faculty engagement influence learning. The material also reflects on how standards, curriculum development, recruitment, and computer resources shape the evolving role of computing in management education.
- How core design ideas influence course structure and student experience
- The relationship between curricula, resources, and learning outcomes
- How faculty, facilities, and funding interact to expand access to computation
- Areas of ongoing development, including hands-on experience and system design
Ideal for readers interested in how a business school integrates computing into teaching, and how curriculum, resources, and leadership choices drive innovation in management education.