Information systems application educational needs of small enterprises-a survey of Finnish circumstances

This study discusses how information systems application education can help small and medium-sized enterprises in their application of information technology. The supply for education in information systems application seems to be divided into two parts. First there is the basic education gained before beginning of the active career. Through this education young people are nowadays quite well equipped with knowledge on information systems application. On the other hand, there are different supplementary offerings for those active in the daily professional work. This sector of education is characterized with heterogeneity and many times high expenses. This set of offerings for those in practical work is also the focus of our discussion here. Our study here is based on a survey among a group of Finnish small and medium-sized enterprises.<<ETX>>

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