Preparing for Careers in

Business-IT: CIS Major and IT

MinorCIS Presents

Prof. Jennifer XuNovember 6, 2007

Myths about IT Jobs

IT professionals work alone• They do not – a major part of an information system

specialist’s job is to understand what others do in business and how information systems can help them do their jobs better

• Most IT work is teamwork these days – even programming

IT professionals only talk to computers• Good communication skills are a critically important

requirement for IT professionals

All IT jobs are moving overseas• Only the most boring and repetitive tasks are

systematically being moved to lower-cost locations – you wouldn’t want these jobs, anyway

Myths about IT Jobs

I’m interested in business – why should I care about technology• Information technology is the engine of every modern

business

There will be others who understand technology and will take care of it – I don’t need to• IT decisions are too critical to be entirely delegated to

technology experts – as a business leader, you need to understand what you want to achieve with technology

IT is boring• As an IT professional, you solve critically important

business problems – do you really think this is boring?

Ten Best Jobs in America

1. Software Engineer2. College Professor3. Financial Adviser4. Human Resource Manager5. Physician Assistant6. Market Research Analyst7. Computer IT Analyst8. Real Estate Appraiser9. Pharmacist10. Psychologist

Source: Money Magazine and Salary.com

Software Engineer

“Why it's great: Software engineers are needed in virtually every part of the economy, making this one of the fastest-growing job titles in the U.S.”

10-year growth: 46% Average annual new job openings:

44,800

Source: Money Magazine and Salary.com

Computer IT Analyst

“Why it's great: Seems like the entire world is at the mercy of information technology folks, thanks to the rapid spread of computers and swell of the Internet. And all of these jobs pay well, from desktop support technician to Webmaster to database wonk.”

10-year growth: 36% Average annual new job openings:

67,300Source: Money Magazine and Salary.com

Number of Computing Jobs Is Going Up Fast

2004 2014 % change

Computer systems analysts

487 640 31.4%

Computer and information systems managers

280 353 25.9%

Computer software engineers, applications

460 682 48.4%

Network systems and data communications analyst

231 357 54.6%

Total, all professional-level IT occupations

3,403 4,440 30.5%

Total, all occupations 145,612

164,540

13.0%

An Interesting Fact

7 out of 10 fastest growing professions in 2004-14 (according to the U.S. Department of Labor) are in IT

And the Jobs are Paying Well…

2004 median pay

Computer systems analysts $66,640

Computer and information systems managers

$92,570

Computer software engineers, applications

$74,980

Database administrators $60,650

Network systems and data communications analyst

$60,600

Bentley Fact

In 2006, the CIS major had the second highest average starting salary: $51,500

What about 2007?

Bentley Fact in 2007

NON FIVE-YEAR STUDENTS

Mean Median MinimumMaximu

mCS Annual Salary 61,091 57,500 52,500 102,000

Signing bonus 6,500 6,500 3,000 10,000Additional compensation 24,875 12,250 5,000 70,000Salary and Bonus 64,636 60,500 52,500 102,000Salary, Bonus, & Add Comp 73,682 66,000 57,500 137,500

All Majors Annual Salary 47,500 49,110

Business-IT Programs at Bentley

CIS Major• This major prepares you for a successful business career as a technology expert • Allows you to provide immediate value for your employer by integrating business and technology into business solutions• Focuses on application development, IT infrastructure, data management, and modeling with the intent to create high-value adding business solutions

Business-IT Programs at Bentley

CIS Major• Jobs: Business analyst, systems analyst, information architect, application architect, software developer, IT consultant, IT risk analyst• Forms an excellent foundation for a versatile long-term business career

Start the CIS Major With These

CS150 Introduction to Data and Information Management

CS180 Programming Fundamentals

CS240 Business Processing and Communications Infrastructure• Take these as early as possible – CS150 and one of the others can be used toward the minor if you decide not to continue the major

• The entire major consists of eight courses

Two Additional Required Courses in the CIS Major

Data management: CS350 Systems analysis & design: CS360

Electives for CIS Majors: Select Three

Object-oriented systems development: CS280

Software development for the Web: CS380

IT infrastructure: CS440 Software project management:

CS460 Infrastructure management/Linux:

CS420 Internship: CS421

CIS Major

IT101

CS180

CS240

CS350

CS360

CS150

Five required courses and three electives

CS Elective

CS Elective

CS Elective

IT101

CS180

CS240

CS350

CS360

CS150

Five required courses and three electives

CS Elective

CS Elective

CS Elective

Business-IT Programs at Bentley

IT Minor• An excellent combination with any major• Strengthens your value for prospective employers in any profession• Improves your skills in data and systems analysis and business problem solving• Helps you understand how technology can be used in your area(s) of expertise

The Minor Has These Courses

CS150 Introduction to Data and Information Management

CS213 World Wide Web CS359 Business Information

Systems Analysis & Design CS476 E-Business Infrastructure

and Policy

IT Minor

CS150Intro to Data andInformation Mgmt

CS213World Wide Web

CS359Bus Info SystemsAnalysis & Design

CS476E-business Infrastructure

and Policy

A&S

A&S

BusBus

Another Excellent Business-IT Opportunity

Our graduate MSIT program as a five-year program

Combine depth in IT with any major and earn a Master’s in a year after your undergraduate degree

As a CIS professional, you can work anywhere in the world for any kind of an organization.

You can choose from a variety of fields, such as: • Consulting

• Public accounting • Information technology

• Aerospace • Insurance

• Energy• Security• Finance

Graduates build successful Graduates build successful careers as:careers as:

• Consultants• Business analysts• Financial analysts• Systems analysts

• I/S analysts• Technology and risk assurance auditors

• Network administrator• Software quality assurance engineer

To Sign Up for CIS

For the major or minor• See Prof. Doug Robertson in SMI 415 (

drobertson@bentley.edu)

Visit cis.bentley.edu to sign up via the web

Unofficially – Enroll in a course, see how you like it

Welcome to CIS!

It builds a great foundation for a long-term business career

It will help you understand the core of modern business

It’s fun, interesting, and exciting!

The jobs pay well