1st Day: MBA 506: Corporate Information Systems

[MBA 506]: [lecture]: Mondays and Wednesdays [time]: 9:00am to 10:50am [instructor]: Chris Califf (pronounced KAY-LIFF) [email]: christopher.califf@wsu.edu [office]: Parks Hall 039 [phone]: 360-650-4817 [office hours]: Monday and Wednesday, 1pm to 3pm; email me if that doesn’t work for you and we can set something up

Canvas (check often please) [course website]: mba506.weebly.com [uploads and grades]: Canvas (check often please)

[GOOD NEWS FOR MIS PEEPS]: JOBS [GOOD NEWS FOR MIS PEEPS]: “A survey completed in 2010 found that MIS majors were among the most satisfied with their career path since graduation when compared to other majors.” – Wall Street Journal's Paths to Professions project “IS employment in the United States is projected to grow by about 1 million jobs in the forecast period to 2018.” – Ken Laudon, NYU “The median annual salary for computer and information systems managers, which includes MIS directors, was $113,720.” – Bureau of Labor Statistics “The median annual starting salary for recently graduated MIS majors is $62,916.” – College of Business @ University of Houston “Job growth will occur as technology becomes more complex and more prevalent. Individuals with strong business management skills should have the best job prospects.” - Florida Tech “MIS grads enjoy a practically booming job market with the field growing 17% each year.” - Bureau of Labor Statistics

[Activity: 7 Things in Common]: Get in Groups of 2-3 people. Do not get in a group with someone you already know. That means MOVE AROUND. Introduce Yourselves. Find 7 Things in Common. These things CANNOT BE basic things like hair color, gender, the fact that you are a student, etc. For example, your favorite movie might be The Notebook. Talk to one another. Exchange email addresses.

Now, Please Share with the Class Your Interesting Things in Common

10 MINUTE BREAK

ARE DROIDS TAKING OUR JOBS? [Activity]: Andrew McAfee: ARE DROIDS TAKING OUR JOBS?

[TED ED activity]: http://mba506.weebly.com/week-2.html

This is the beginning of your careers. Be busy being born. Bob Dylan – “It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)” on Bringing It All Back Home (1965) This is the beginning of your careers. Be busy being born.