Post on 23-Dec-2015
Careers in Information Systems
The MIS Major at UNCW
Why Major In Information Systems?
or considering double majoring!
According to the Dept of Labor, IS jobs will be the 2nd highest demanded occupation in the 2004-2014 period
NC Tomorrow projects 23,000 new IT jobs will be needed in North Carolina in the next 10 years (3rd highest growth occupation)
Sources: http://www.bls.gov/emp/emptab3.htm
http://www.nctomorrow.com
IS grads are in demand
Pay!!!
The Bureau of Labor Statistics places IS job growth in the highest pay category
+41K/year for Bachelor Degrees!
Why major in IS?
IS grads are in demand and are paid for being in demand
IT Professions have 5 of the top 10 growth jobs in the next 10 years
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics for jobs paying more than $46,360.
We get to play with technology!
Field that challenges its professionals to grow, learn, and take advantage of technology
Places you in an unique position in an organization to assist all departments with their problems and get recognized for your effort
Why major in IS?
Outsourcing is not projected to impact IS majors as the majority of jobs in IT being outsourced are programming jobs.
Business Week reported firms are reducing their outsourcing for IT jobs
IS majors are not programmers but ‘problem solvers’ and problem solvers need to interact with end customers on a regular basis. These jobs are staying on shore.
Outsourcing?
Business Savvy
Technical Aptitude
Good Communications Skills◦ It is typical to interact with
departments at all levels◦ Must communicate
technical information to managers
◦ Must communicate business needs to technicians
Problem Solvers
Attributes of an IS Professional
Where the IT Jobs are:
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
MIS Major
Database
Network/Telecommunicati
ons
Systems Analysis
Application Developers
Create solutions using technology to solve corporate problems or increase profitability
Work with many departments and many layers within an organization
Understand current conditions Design/develop creative solutions Recommend to management Implement solutions Train users
System Analysts
Systems Analyst I --- $49,700
Business Analyst I -- $47,200
Source of all salary information:
Source: Monster.com (March 2008)
Average Salaries for Charlotte / Raleigh Metropolitan Area(range of salaries is generally average +/- 15%)
Typical Cape Fear Salaries are $3,000 less
Average Pay
Design and maintain data files that support the day to day operations
Ensure that the data is accurate Ensure that the data is secure
Example: US Airways database to track flights and passengers
DataBase Administrators
Database Analyst I - $54, 900
Database Administrator -
$85,600
Average Pay
Provide the communications backbone for an organization
Connect internal networks
Connect with external networks
Provide security
Telecommunication Specialist
LAN Support I --- $46,050
Telecommunications Tech I --- $44,600
Network Administrator --- $45,500
Average Pay
Build the actual systems to improve the workflow or profitability of organizations
Write code in various languages and on various platforms (machines)
Write Web development languages Manage a Web Site May be an entry level job leading to
promotion.
Application Developers(generally newer web applications)
Programmer - $51,500
Software Engineer - $53,900
Web Designer – 60, 800
Web Software Developer - $70,750
Webmaster - $64,500
Average Pay
Help Desk Consultant
Assist users throughout an organization to use the software effectively
Great way to meet many people at various levels
Typical Salary --- $42,900
Other typical starting positions
IT Auditor
Usually employed by big accounting firms and assigned to consult with clients
Typical Salary --- $48,800
Other typical starting positions
Hottest IT jobs between 2006 and 2016
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics for jobs paying more than $46,360.
Hiring Expectations (Wilmington Area)
Title Current Entry LevelHiring
Above Entry Hiring
2002 Rank
(entry)
Help Desk 325 169 62 3
Software Development
810 78 65 1
Networking 194 69 41 2
Systems Analysis 708 48 52 4
Technical 215 32 35 5
IT Auditing 271 31 32 *
Server Management 169 13 32 *
Web Development 59 13 11 6
IT Management 237 8 55 *
Database 91 7 14 7
Graphic Design 70 6 5 8
IT Security 41 6 4 *
Tech Sales 34 1 6 *
7 Upper Level MIS Courses
Must be a business major
MIS 213
1 Programming Course(either MIS or CS)
The MIS concentration at UNCW
◦ Learn the basics of hardware/software
◦ Increase software skills
◦ Basic IS terminology
◦ Required of all business majors
Required Courses – MIS 213
MIS 216 – Intro to Programming◦Learn the concepts of programming in
Visual Basic with a business perspective
Computer Science – CSC 121◦Learn the concepts of programming in
JAVA
◦JAVA is the 2nd most utilized programming language in terms of new code (C is first)
Programming Pre-Requisite (Choose 1)
MIS 315 – Database Structures◦ Learn to build larger database structures and find
data quickly
MIS 316 – Computer Concepts and Applications◦ Advanced programming in a visual environment
using Visual Basic.Net, a Rapid Application Language
Required Courses
MIS 323/416 – Telecommunications◦ Learn the basics of how machines communicate
with each other using the CISCO recommended curriculum
Required Course
MIS 411 – Systems Analysis◦ Learn to analyze an organization and suggest
possible solutions to its current information problems or ways to realize new opportunities
MIS 413 – Systems Design◦ Design and implement a real world application via
a web environment
(ASP.net development, 2007 most popular web development environment, now exceeding JAVA!)
Required Courses
MIS 310 – Web Development (Client Side)
MIS 312 – Hardware and Software
MIS 318 – International MIS
MIS 324 – Network Security
Project Management; Data Mining;Management of Technology
Electives (Choose 2)
Chemical Engineering, $55,900
Information Technology, $50,000
Accounting, $45,700
Finance/Economics, $45,100
Operations / Management, $39,800
Marketing/Management, $36,200
Source: Information Week, 1/14/2008
Still not convinced?Top Paying Jobs for 2006 Grads
AAI
Castle Branch (NC123)
EMS (Education Mgt Systems)
GE (Energy)
New Hanover County
Interroll
New Hanover Regional Medical
PPD
SageIsland Communication
TrepX
Wilmington Group
Visionair
Wilmington Port Authorities
Wilmington Shipping
and more
MIS “Paid” Internships
Deloitte & Touche Wilmington NC
Erickson Communities
Washington DC
Ernst & Young Charlotte NC
GE Energy Wilmington NC
Glaxo Smith Kline Raleigh NC
Grant Thornton Fort Lauderdale FL
IBM New York NY & Durham
Infranet Technologies Wilmington NC
UNCW IS Grads get JobsRecent 2006/2007 Graduates
Legacy Health Systems Raleigh NC
Microsoft Charlotte NC
Nat. Assoc of Children’s Hospitals
Baltimore MD
NC Department of Transportation
Raleigh NC
New Hanover Health System
Wilmington NC
PPD Wilmington NC
SAS Raleigh NC
Visionair Wilmington NC
UNCW IS Grads get JobsRecent 2006/2007 Graduates
Hot Metro Areas for IT Jobs
Seattle – 20% San Francisco – 19% Dallas – 19% Atlanta – 15% Charlotte – 9% Miami – 16% D.C. – 18% Baltimore – 18%
MIS 315◦ Learn more about databases◦ Useful for all business majors
MIS 216◦ Introduction to programming (Logic)
What should I take next?
Additional information on the ISOM department website.
To declare MIS as your major or double major you need to complete a form at the registrar’s office.
Questions?