The development of technology and information influences the needs of society and the transformation of the labor market so that higher education is involved in intense competition, including higher education. For this reason, this study observes the higher education system in both developed and developing countries, especially in the teaching of decision support systems (DSS). The method used is descriptive and critical studies by considering the guidelines proposed by Kitchenham and adjusted to the literature review, consists of two main stages: planning and implementation. The research founds that the higher education system in developed countries is ready to face globalization. Developed countries also prepare higher education systems for their students to be able to master 21 st century skills, such as creative, innovative, ability to think critically, ability to solve problems, excellent communication skills, and be able to work in groups. On the other hand, the higher education system in developing countries has to face their local problems. This study is far from perfect; therefore, suggestions are given to other researchers to reveal more detail, more focus, structured, or developed with a far better approach or method.