Denise Sibley, an instructor in business, was responsible for designing the new curriculum that will give students a solid foundation in information technology using a knowledge management approach.

“As the 21st century unfolds, organizations find themselves operating in a new economic environment,” Sibley said. “The rapid growth of globalization, the advancements in technology and the rise of the knowledge worker have forced businesses to rethink their management strategies.

“In today’s knowledge economy, businesses must learn how to leverage their knowledge resources to achieve a competitive advantage. Most businesses find themselves drowning in a sea of information, yet they lack the expertise to turn this information into something meaningful.”

Sibley, who is completing her doctorate at the University of Southern Mississippi in international development, designed the curriculum around the Information Resources Management Association model and her research in knowledge management.

Prior to joining the MUW faculty, Sibley worked as an independent consultant and corporate trainer. “Being in the field has given me a firsthand account of what businesses are looking for in graduates,” she said.