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The recommendations of the 1972 and 1973 ACM Curriculum Committee on Information Systems programs have been influential in the development of degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. The earlier curriculum has been revised and updated based on advances in the field over the past nine years. The report discusses the continuing need for education related to the definition, analysis, design, construction, and management of information systems in organizations. The structure of both bachelor's and master's level programs are described and courses are defined. Course outlines include rationale for the courase, course objectives, instructional modes, and a list of topics. Each topic is weighted in terms of suggested percent of time devoted to the subject.

The need for education related to information systems in organizations is discussed, and a curriculum is proposed for an undergraduate program. Material necessary for sueh programs is identified, and courses incorporating it are specified. Detailed course descriptions are presented. Program organization and problems of implementation are diseussed.