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Agribusiness Industry Expectations of Computer Skills of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Students

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 April 2015

Kerry K. Litzenberg
Kerry K. Litzenberg*
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Economics atTexas A&M University
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Abstract

The Agricultural Economics profession has been using computer technology in their research, extension and teaching program for over three decades. However, commonly accepted nomenclature for the types and levels of computer skills required of students by agribusiness employers has not been developed. This paper provides a framework for agricultural economics and agribusiness instructors to both plan and evaluate the type and levels of computer skills being taught to graduates of their program.

Keywords

Computer Education
Type
Invited Papers and Discussions
Information
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics , Volume 27 , Issue 1 , July 1995 , pp. 104 - 111
Copyright
Copyright © Southern Agricultural Economics Association 1995

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