Abstract
Development of a Knowledge Portal: GIS/Spatial Analysis for Business
Track: Business GIS
Author(s): Hindupur Ramakrishna, Bindiganavale Vijayaraman
The use of geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis (SA) in business has to date been relatively limited. One explanation is the lack of infusion of GIS concepts/applications in business school curriculum. This results in a lack of training for business students and thus fewer GIS applications implemented in businesses. One concrete step to address this issue is to make information on materials available for use by business schools and businesses.
Through funding from the Small Business Administration (SBA), the University of Redlands has developed a knowledge portal for GIS and SA in business. This session will introduce academic and business participants to the portal, discuss the development process, demonstrate the end product, and discuss the need for involvement from the academic and business communities. The portal's use and development has significant implications for business schools, companies developing and marketing GIS/SA tools/technologies, and for business.
Hindupur Ramakrishna
University of Redlands
P.O. Box 3080
Redlands , California 92373
United States
Phone: (909)793-2121
E-mail: hindupur_ramakrishna@redlands.edu
Bindiganavale Vijayaraman
University of Akron
College of Business Administration
Akron , Ohio 44325-4801
United States
Phone: 330-972-8224
E-mail: vijay@uakron.edu