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Recommended Citation: Hunsinger, D S and M A Smith.  Predicting the Intention of Undergraduate IS Students to Earn IT Certification.  In The Proceedings of the Information Systems Education Conference 2006, v 23 (Dallas): §2742. ISSN: 1542-7382.
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Predicting the Intention of Undergraduate IS Students to Earn IT Certification

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Refereed7 pages
D. Scott Hunsinger    [a1] [a2]
Department of Computer Information Systems
Appalachian State University    [u1] [u2]
Boone, North Carolina, USA    [c1] [c2]

Michael Alan Smith    [a1] [a2]
Information Systems Department
High Point University    [u1] [u2]
High Point, North Carolina, USA    [c1] [c2]

IT/IS hiring managers have indicated that they may use certification to differentiate between job candidates with similar levels of education and experience. Some studies and salary surveys have indicated that certified employees make more money and bonuses than non-certified workers. Despite the obvious benefits, some IS students choose not to pursue certification. This study will use the Theory of Planned Behavior to identify the factors that influence students' intentions to earn an IS-related certification. The different effects of cognitive beliefs and affect (feelings) will be explored. Results will be compared to those of a similar study of hiring managers to identify differences.

Keywords: certification, theory of planned behavior, affect

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