Management Information Systems A Career Perspective
Transcript of Management Information Systems A Career Perspective
ManagementInformation Systems
A Career Perspective
Management Information Systems 2October 2002
MIS Graduates …
Are considered Information Technology Professionals
Unique combinationUnderstanding of BusinessUnderstanding of Information TechnologyAble to combine thesecombine these to gain competitive
advantage for the organization
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MIS Graduates
Develop and maintain information systems as solutions to business problems
Work with other IT professionals in a team environment
Often serve team/project leadership roles Come from a accredited business program
(AACSB)
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MIS Courses Stress Real World
Students learn cutting-edge technologies and practice their understanding
Project assignments reflect actual work assignments
Teams often work with campus and community organizations to develop information systems
“My job is my MIS 420 course” – MIS graduate
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MIS Career Tracks
Based on solid feedback from industry via corporate advisory board
Employers expect MIS grads to have solid communication, analytical, and managerial skills
Generally pursue applied problem-solving Prepare for future project leadership/managerial
roles within the firm
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Entry Level MIS Career Tracks
Systems Analyst ~premier position for MIS Investigates business processes: key is
understanding the business needsDetermine user needs related to information-
based problemsOutput is a detailed set of system
specifications for a new or improved systemOften works in team environment
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Entry Level MIS Career Tracks
ProgrammerWrite business computer programs according
to specifications prepared by systems analystMay work individually or in teamsWeb development has become popular
especially in e-commerce environmentMost companies plan to train the new hire in
their programming environment
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Entry Level MIS Career Tracks
Programmer/AnalystCombines systems analysis and programming
Serves first as systems analyst to determine needs Then modifies programs as needed
Communication skills are crucial: must work with user base and with IT
This has been the most frequent 1st job area for ISU grads
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Entry Level MIS Career Tracks
Database AdministratorResponsible for designing, implementing, and
maintain database systemsEstablish policies and procedures for security,
management, and maintenanceWorks with end users and with IS
programmers and system administrators
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Entry Level MIS Career Tracks
Network/LAN AdministratorDesigns network architectureWires network ports Installs and configures file/web serversMaintains user names and passwords,
permissionsTroubleshoots networking problems
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Entry Level MIS Career Tracks
Consultant/Business AnalystCombines highest business understanding
with technical expertise to solve problemsMay work for a consulting company and be
assigned to different client companiesFrequently serve as trainers, user support
specialists, technical support specialists, or project group experts
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MIS Curriculum
Business Core (44 credit hours)So: Economics I/II, Accounting I/II, Statistics
I/II, BLawJr/Sr: Management, Marketing, MIS, Finance,
Operations, Business Report WritingSr: Business Strategy
Every business major takes same core
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MIS Major Curriculum (Present)
Required MIS Courses (21 hours) 310: COBOL I 376: Business Computer Systems (Project) 300: Systems Analysis (Project) 430: Data Communications/Networking (Project) 420: Database Management (Project) 476: Management of Information Systems Additional communications course (215 or 305)
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MIS Major Curriculum (Present)
Electives (pick any 9 hours) COBOL II (employers want same* language) E-Commerce Programming (Project) Business Web Development Advanced Web Development Managing LANs I (Windows 2000 Hands-on) Decision Support Systems/Oracle (Project) C++ Programming (CS 256 or MIS 355) MIS Internship (MIS 339) Accounting Systems (Acct 313)
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MIS Minor Curriculum
Required Courses (9 hours)MIS 310: COBOL IMIS 376: Business Computer Systems MIS 300: Systems Analysis
Electives (pick 6 hours from MIS courses)
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MIS Curriculum (Proposed)
Business Core (44 hours) MIS Required (18 hours)
Intro to Programming Concepts, Systems Analysis, COBOL I, Knowledge Management, Project Management, MIS Capstone
MIS Electives (3 or 6 hours) Pick from existing list We recommend that students take more electives
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MIS Facilities
School of Business Computer LabsSB 403 Software LabSB 304 Server Lab (students build Windows
2000 servers)SB 807 Production Servers (Windows NT,
Windows 2000, Linux) Microsoft Academic Alliance member: free
latest systems software for staff/students
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Student Organizations - Key
MISA – Management Information Systems AssociationActive membership with biweekly meetingsGuest speakers, field trips and toursNetworking opportunities, service learning,
fun http://misnt.indstate.edu/misa
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Student Organizations - Key
AIM – Alpha Iota MuNational MIS honor societyFounded at ISU as the Alpha chapterSelected based on academic record and
characterhttp://misnt.indstate.edu/aim.
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Corporate Advisory Board
More than a dozen companies to provide advice, sponsor internships, hire students, support the MIS program at ISU
Meets on campus twice a year Most of the companies are our primary
partners for recruiting: win-win-win!
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MIS Faculty
Dr. Jeff Harper – PhD Auburn; program coord. Dr. Ayman Abuhamdieh – PhD Rutgers Dr. Dennis Bialaszewski – PhD SUNY Dr. Jim Buffington – PhD Nebraska Dr. Joe Harder – PhD Southern Illinois Dr. Billy Moates – PhD Alabama Dr. Bruce McLaren – PhD Purdue; dept chair Andy Cooper – MS Mike Frame – MS
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For More Information …
School of Business Web Site www.indstate.edu/schbus
MIS Web Site http://misnt.indstate.edu/mis Program Coordinator: Jeff Harper
237-2279 [email protected]
This file http://misnt.indstate.edu/bjm/careers.ppt