As microcomputer applications expand in marketing firms, providing relevant computer education for university marketing students is increasingly important. This article reports the levels and kinds of computer use in the nation's largest companies. These findings are used to recommend the content and direction of microcomputer education. Specific course content and software packages are considered.
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