Documentation, Informaiton & Knowledge ›› 2024, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (1): 69-79,101.doi: 10.13366/j.dik.2024.01.069

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Survey Report on the Development Status of Undergraduate Degree Education in Big Data Management and Application(2023)

DENG Shengli1, WANG Fan1, XIA Sudi2   

  1. 1. School of Information Management, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072;
    2.School of Health Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210046
  • Online:2024-01-10 Published:2024-03-04
  • Contact: Correspondence should be addressed to WANG Fan, E-mail:1161252028@qq.com, ORCID:0000-0003-0100-0320

Abstract: [Purpose/Significance] This paper conducts a nationwide survey on the development status of undergraduate education of Big Data Management and Applications, with the aim of reflecting its development trends and proposing corresponding suggestions. [Design/Methodology] This study systematically dissected the current situation of the undergraduate education of Big Data Management and Applications in China from six dimensions, including institutions, faculty, enrollment, employment, curriculum system, and training objectives, and reflected the development trends of this major by comparing with previous years. [Findings/Conclusion] As of December 2022, the number of institutions offering this major has reached 183. Most institutions adjust their teaching according to social demands and their own positioning, gradually form their own characteristics while emphasizing professional practice. In addition, the curriculum system of most training institutions do not fully match the training objectives, and courses on big data management and big data applications need to be added. [Originality/Value] This study provides a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the undergraduate programs in Big Data Management and Applications across the country, reflecting the current development status and existing issues of this major. It serves as a valuable reference for the sustainable development of such specialties.

Key words: Big Data Management and Application, Undergraduate, Education, Professional degree survey report, Training program