This paper reviews the emergence of the idea of informa tion management, shows how the subject is developing through its own specialized literature and points to the consequences for curriculum development. The curriculum of the MSc in Information Management at Sheffield and the place of the subject in the MBA programme of the School of Management are reviewed. Finally, possible future developments are out lined.
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