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Introduction to MISIntroduction to MIS
OverviewOverview
Common questions about MIS What is Management Information
Systems (MIS)? Careers in MIS MIS Concentration Coursework Tips for Undergraduate Students
Common Questions about MISCommon Questions about MIS
What is MIS? How are MIS and CS different? Does MIS involve a lot of computer
programming? What are potential careers in MIS? Can I succeed in MIS without a strong
computer or technical background? What can I do to further myself in the MIS
field while I’m still a student?
What is MIS?What is MIS?
Identifying the information that is needed for effective decision making in organizations and developing information systems to satisfy those needs
In other words…“ MIS is using technology to
create business value.”
What is MIS?What is MIS?
What do MIS professionals do?
BUSINESS
TECHNOLOGY
Bridge the gap between business and technical minds
MIS Career Outlook – GREAT!MIS Career Outlook – GREAT!
Five fastest growing occupations between 2004 and 2014 for individuals with a Bachelor's degree:
- Network systems & data communications analysts - Physician assistants - Computer software engineers, applications - Computer software engineers, systems software - Network and computer systems administrators
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statisticshttp://www.bls.gov/oco/ocotjt1.htm
MIS Career Outlook – Pays well too!MIS Career Outlook – Pays well too!
Projected percent growth in occupations from 2004 to 2014
- Network systems & data communications analysts (54.6%) - Computer software engineers, applications (48.4%)- Computer software engineers, systems software (43%)- Network and computer systems administrators (38.4%)- Database administrators (38.2%)- Computer systems analyst (31.4%) These positions are ranked in the top 25% for median
earnings and are in the BLS list of fastest growing jobs.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statisticshttp://www.bls.gov/emp/emptab21.htm
MIS CareersMIS Careers
What general careers are there in MIS?
Project Managers / CIO Systems Analysis and Design Software Design Internet Database Network / Telecommunications Technical Sales
Careers in MISCareers in MIS
What does it take to succeed?
SOFT SKILLS Communication Teamwork Patience Creativity Decision Making
TECHNICAL SKILLS Technical Curiosity Problem Solving Analytical Technological Knowledge Synthesis
BUSINESS SKILLS!
Essential Skills for Today’s CIOEssential Skills for Today’s CIO
Source: CIO, March 1, 2002
MIS@UBMIS@UB
What classes will I take? Business Core
Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting, MIS (MGS351), etc...
MIS Concentration Java Programming (CSE113) Telecommunications Technology (MGS402) Database Management (MGS404) Systems Analysis and Design (MGS405)
MIS Coursework ScheduleMIS Coursework Schedule
Take anytime prior to final semester:
CSE113
Take anytime during Junior year (core class):
MGS351
Take during first semester Senior year:
MGS402 and MGS404
Take during second semester Senior year:
MGS405
Characteristics of Successful MIS StudentsCharacteristics of Successful MIS Students
They truly enjoy technology
The top students have the initiative and drive
to learn things on their own
Many pursue MIS related jobs and
internships while in school (CIT)
They understand non-MIS business classes
are just as important to their career success
MIS@UB – What can I do now?MIS@UB – What can I do now?
Get involved! (MISA)
Seek out technology-related jobs and/or
internships
Develop soft skills and technical skills
Use your computer to solve your own
problems
Explore technology certifications
Questions?Questions?
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the MIS concentration
Professor David [email protected] Screen Name: MGS351Office: Jacobs 284Phone: 645-3249
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