Curriculum Alignment

Meeting IS2020 Competencies

See how MISsimulation's activities directly map to the ACM/AIS IS2020 Competency Model for Undergraduate Programs in Information Systems.

The IS2020 model shifts focus from specific knowledge topics to competency domains, what students can do with technology. MISsimulation provides the experiential learning platform required to develop and assess these competencies.

Data / Business Analytics

IS2020: "Apply computational thinking to learning data science; analyze data to generate insights."

  • Purchase and analyze market research data sets
  • Track poll results and demographic trends
  • Allocate operating budgets based on data analysis
IS Strategy & Governance

IS2020: "Understand how IS strategy supports business strategy and digital transformation."

  • Align spending with competitive objectives
  • Balance budget across strategic action types
  • Create strategic actions targeting specific geographic areas
Systems Analysis & Design

IS2020: "Understand complex systems, their interactions, and user requirements."

  • Evaluate strategic action trade-offs (door-to-door vs. TV vs. online)
  • Analyze survey and poll feedback to refine strategy
  • Design multi-channel marketing workflows across regions

Detailed Competency Matrix

IS2020 Competency AreaSimulation ActivityLearning Outcome (Evidence)
1. Data / Business AnalyticsTurn 2Purchase market research data sets and analyze demographic trends.Student interprets spending reports to justify budget allocation decisions.
2. IS StrategyTurn 4Create strategic actions (door-to-door outreach, media ads, online marketing) targeting key geographic areas.Student demonstrates strategic targeting through action effectiveness metrics.
3. Collaboration & CommunicationOngoingCoordinate multiplayer team actions; conduct peer reviews and Critter social media strategies.Student demonstrates effective team coordination and persuasive communication.
4. Decision SupportOngoingConduct surveys, track polls, and use market research to guide strategic decisions.Student optimizes resource allocation across geographic areas using data-driven insights.

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