I-Schools: A Brief Overview with Special Reference to I-Caucus Foundation and Information Schools in Indian Perspectives

Prantosh Kr. Paul; R. Senthamarai

doi:10.51983/ajist-2016.6.1.121

Authors

Prantosh Kr. Paul FBAS, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology [IIEST], Shibpur- An Institute of National Importance, WB, India
R. Senthamarai HOD, Deptt. Computer Applications,AVIT, VM University, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2016.6.1.121

Keywords:

Information programmes, I-Schools, Information Science, Information systems, informatics, interdisciplinary science, job prospects in US, I-revolutions, Information Movement

Abstract

Here in this article we describe about the matter of I schools or information schools, including its growing demand and popularity. We also describe how information studies today treated as I programme and also about I school; their programme, job opportunities, curriculam nature and also research trends. This article also describes about I School caucus of United States, which is a forum of I Schools and I programme as a case study also about I programme in Indian perspectives emphasizing the courses of study, research trends and job prospects.

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