The Use of Advisory Boards in the Academic Management of Schools of Business
Dr Pamela Mathews
Working Paper 18/06
November 2006
About the Author
Dr Pamela Mathews, Lecturer, School of Commerce, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia
Charles Sturt University – Faculty of Business Working Paper Series
Managing Editor: Associate Professor Jayne Bisman, School of Accounting, Bathurst
Editors: Dr P. Mathews, School of Commerce, Wagga Wagga
Associate Professor M. O'Mullane, School of Business, Albury
Dr R. Tierney, School of Marketing and Management, Bathurst
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Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Prologue
- Introduction
- Curriculum Design
- 2.1 The role of Government, Industry, Universities, Faculty and Academic Staff
- 2.2 Curriculum design in the United States
- The Role of Advisory Boards
- Effective use of Advisory boards?
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
Abstract
The increased cost of higher education provision and the calls for more effective and relevant courses have focused attention on what universities offer and how they design and structure their offerings. Karpin (1995) called for a great degree of industry based relevance in Australian management education and advocated better links with business to achieve this. The most commonly accepted approach to establishing and maintaining closer business and industry links is through the use of ‘advisory boards’, a common practice in the United States. This paper explores the nature and use of advisory boards in higher education in Australia, and the United States and their value in ensuring the continued relevance of degree content.