The MPA Core Course in Information Technology: What Should Be Taught? Why?

Journal of Public Affairs Education

Volumn 4, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 193-206

  Rocheleau, Bruce ^a  

^a NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 85066119867     PISSN: 15236803     EISSN: 23289643     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15236803.1998.12022026     Document Type: Article

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