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Understanding Knowledge Management Education within the North American Higher Education System

Cervone, Frank; Albright, Kendra

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Title
Understanding Knowledge Management Education within the North American Higher Education System
Author(s)
  • Cervone, Frank
  • Albright, Kendra
Issue Date
2023-11
Keyword(s)
knowledge management, knowledge management education, United States, Canada, North America
Geographic Coverage
North America
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the higher educational systems in the United States and Canada in general and knowledge management (KM) education specifically. The terminal degree for KM is primarily considered to be a master’s degree, and programs vary across disciplines. There are very few master’s degrees in KM; these are found in academic departments or schools of information, business administration, professional studies, and policy and government. Details on these degree programs as well as certificates are presented. Previous degree programs that have been discontinued are discussed. KM courses are also listed that are offered in other library and information science programs throughout the United States and Canada but not part of a KM degree program otherwise. It appears that KM programs and courses are in decline, although this may suggest an evolution rather than a decay of the field.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Series/Report Name or Number
Copyright 2024 University of Illinois Board of Trustees
Type of Resource
text
Language
eng
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Copyright 2024 University of Illinois Board of Trustees

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Library Trends 72 (2) November 2023: International Perspectives on Knowledge Management Education [Restricted Access] PRIMARY
This special issue includes eleven articles from around the world, representing nine regions or countries, across six continents in which authors have shared their experiences with knowledge management (KM) education in their geographic area. There are several common themes throughout the world regarding KM education. First, universities throughout the world have attempted or are attempting to develop KM as a unique discipline with explicit titles and content. KM education in some countries (e.g., the United States and Canada) appears to be in decline as represented by the decline in courses or programs. While this is anecdotal, it is likely to be more the result of name/title changes rather than substantial differences in content. As technology has changed over the past twenty-five years or so, the label of KM has been under some debate as to whether it should be replaced with something more reflective of this change. For example, data analytics is joined with KM in the introductory article by Hawamdeh and Madali. In other countries (e.g., Brazil), however, KM education is on the rise. Regardless of the name, the number of jobs in KM and the projected market for KM suggest that work in this field is growing and in increasing demand.