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Life After the Undergraduate Degree
What’s Next?
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Objectives
What do you plan to do after graduation?
What is the future for IT graduates?
What is the MSIS Program at Kennesaw State University?
Options After GraduationBachelor’s in
Information Systems
Job
Graduate School
MSISMSCS
MSMA
MBAMPALaw
Medicine
Certificates
A+CISSPMCSE
CompTIA Network +CCNA
MSISMSCS
MSMA
MBAMPALaw
Medicine
Graduate School
A+CISSPMCSE
CompTIA Network +CCNA
Certificates
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Undergraduate vs. Graduate
Foundational knowledge
Facts and figuresClasses outside
your major
Applied knowledge and analysis
Case studiesOral and written
communication skills
Interactive classroom environment
Focused classes
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Great Job Potential2005: 125,000 tech jobs created 2006: IT will have its best year
since 2000, creating 217,000 jobs with rising wages
Over next 5 years: tech will create 782,000 jobs - 8.6% of the projected new jobs
2005: average salary in high tech grew 5.1%, to $69,000
1/23/2006
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“106,000 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts jobs are expected to become available between 2002 and 2012.”
--US Department of Labor
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Predicted Shortage of IT Talent
Going to have a problem getting [technology] people
Des Moines Business Record Online, 9/4/2005
Steady increase in demand across the US for technology workers
Demand for technology professionals across the US up significantly
Technology job market has recovered from the boom & bust of 2001/2002
9/20/2005
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Salary Comparisons
Reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that most information technology professionals earn a starting salary of $45,000 or more per year.
By adding a management concentration to your information technology degree, you can earn as much as $85,000 per year as an IT manager.
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Worklife EarningsEducation Earnings
(millions of dollars)
Professional Degree $4.40
Doctorate $3.40
Master's Degree $2.50
Bachelor's Degree $2.10
Associate Degree $1.60
High School Diploma $1.20
Less than High School Diploma $1.00(Earnings for full-time, year-round workers by educational
attainment for worklife of approximately 40 years. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.)
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Anything Besides Money?
IT workers have to constantly learn to stay effective
Graduate degree provides the opportunity to learn and stay abreast of changes in the IT field
Graduate program allows you to interact with peers with different IT experiences than you
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MSIS Program
State-of-the-art graduate degree
Applied program of studyFocuses on management of
technology to support organizational objectives
Accelerated Bachelor’s-Master’s option available for qualified students
Master of Science in Information Systems
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Why MSIS?Convenient scheduling
Nights, weekends Distance learning initiatives
Highly qualified faculty Business experience Certifications
Flexible admissions Fall, Spring, Summer Assistantship opportunities
KSU designated Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education
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Admissions Requirements
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75
Satisfactory score on the GRE/GMAT
Current resumeStatement of InterestsOther criteria
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Graduate Research Assistantships
For qualified MSIS applicantsHighly competitiveWork on projects with faculty
membersReceive tuition remission and
stipend
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Curriculum36 semester hours
8 core courses4 electives
Co-ops/internships availableGenerous elective offerings
Information securitySystems administrationE-business systemsHuman-computer interfaceDatabaseXML
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Core Courses IS 8005 Informatics IS 8020 Object-Oriented Software
Development IS 8040 Data Communications IS 8050 IS Project Management IS 8060 IS Development Methods and
Technologies IS 8070 Legal and Ethical Issues in IT IS 8080 Database Design and
Implementation IS 8950 IS Policy and Strategy (Capstone)
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Electives
Information SecurityIS 8110 Infosec AdministrationIS 8112 Infosec Technologies
Data CommunicationsIS 8625 Advanced Data
Communications
E-Business SystemsIS 8722 e-Business Systems StrategyIS 8724 e-Business TechnologiesIS 8726 e-Business Systems Solutions
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ElectivesSystems Administration
IS 8822 IS IntegrationIS 8825 IT LeadershipIS 8826 IS Services
OtherIS 8120 HCIIS 8130 Query LanguagesIS 8900 Special TopicsIS 8910 Special ProjectsIS 8916/8918 Co-ops/Internships
Collaborative Study Elective
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Certificate in Information Security & Assurance
Growing area of importance and interest
Acquire Certificate with or without graduate degree
Security courses and elective courses to show foundational knowledge in ISA
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Certificate in Information Security & Assurance
12 credit hours of courseworkPrepares IT and non-IT professionals to
protect the information that is a vital asset to all organizations
Discusses tools, training, and policies to ensure the safety and integrity of information
Required courses: IS 8040 – Data Communication Theory &
Practice IS 8110 – Information Security Administration IS 8112 – Information Security Technologies One elective course
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What Do MSIS Graduates Do After Graduation?
CIOIT ManagerProduct
DeveloperWebsite
DesignerDatabase
Administrator
Computer Trainer
Technical Support
Professor/ Teacher
Pursue advanced degrees
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Summary
Your options after graduation are as follows:Take a job
• Go to school• Get certificates
Go to school
The future looks bright for IT jobsThe MSIS program offers you the
opportunity to expand your knowledge and enhance your resume
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, March 21MSIS Open HouseCL 10095pm-7pm
Saturday, June 9Graduate Programs Open HouseUniversity Rooms10am-1pm
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