Careers in Information Systems The MIS Major at UNCW

Why Major In Information Systems?

IS graduates get jobs! According to the Dept of Labor, IS jobs will be the 2 nd highest demanded occupation in the period Health Care is projected to be the #1 Growth Field Source: According to the Dept of Labor, IS jobs will be the 2 nd highest demanded occupation in the period Health Care is projected to be the #1 Growth Field Source:

Why major in IS? Pay!!! The Bureau of Labor Statistics places IS job growth in the highest pay category +41K/year for Bachelor Degrees! Pay!!! The Bureau of Labor Statistics places IS job growth in the highest pay category +41K/year for Bachelor Degrees!

Why major in IS? MIS graduates are ready to fill 6 of the Fortune Magazine’s top 20 growth jobs (3/2005) Networks Systems Database Administrators Software Engineers Info System Managers Systems Analysis Computer Specialists MIS graduates are ready to fill 6 of the Fortune Magazine’s top 20 growth jobs (3/2005) Networks Systems Database Administrators Software Engineers Info System Managers Systems Analysis Computer Specialists

Why major in IS? We get to play with technology! Field that challenges its professionals to grow, learn, and take advantage of technology Places you in an unique position in an organization to assist all departments with their problems and get recognized for your effort We get to play with technology! Field that challenges its professionals to grow, learn, and take advantage of technology Places you in an unique position in an organization to assist all departments with their problems and get recognized for your effort

Outsourcing? Outsourcing is not projected to impact IS majors as the majority of jobs in IT being outsourced are programming jobs. IS majors are not programmers but ‘problem solvers’ and problem solvers need to interact with end customers on a regular basis. These jobs are staying on shore. Outsourcing is not projected to impact IS majors as the majority of jobs in IT being outsourced are programming jobs. IS majors are not programmers but ‘problem solvers’ and problem solvers need to interact with end customers on a regular basis. These jobs are staying on shore.

Business Savvy Technical Aptitude Good Communications Skills It is typical to interact with departments at all levels Must communicate technical information to managers Must communicate business needs to technicians Problem Solvers Business Savvy Technical Aptitude Good Communications Skills It is typical to interact with departments at all levels Must communicate technical information to managers Must communicate business needs to technicians Problem Solvers Attributes of an IS Professional

Typical Career Paths for IS Graduates

System Analysts Create solutions using technology to solve corporate problems or increase profitability Work with many departments and many layers within an organization Understand current conditions Design/develop creative solutions Recommend to management Implement solutions Train users Create solutions using technology to solve corporate problems or increase profitability Work with many departments and many layers within an organization Understand current conditions Design/develop creative solutions Recommend to management Implement solutions Train users

Average Pay Systems Analyst I --- $48,000 Business Analyst I -- $44,000 Source of all salary information: Source: Monster.com (March 2005) Average Salaries for Charlotte / Raleigh Metropolitan Area Typical Cape Fear Salaries are $3,000 less Systems Analyst I --- $48,000 Business Analyst I -- $44,000 Source of all salary information: Source: Monster.com (March 2005) Average Salaries for Charlotte / Raleigh Metropolitan Area Typical Cape Fear Salaries are $3,000 less

DataBase Administrators Design and maintain data files that support the day to day operations Ensure that the data is accurate Ensure that the data is secure Example: US Airways database to track flights and passengers Design and maintain data files that support the day to day operations Ensure that the data is accurate Ensure that the data is secure Example: US Airways database to track flights and passengers

Average Pay Database Analyst I --- $46,500 Database Administrator --- $80,000 Database Analyst I --- $46,500 Database Administrator --- $80,000

Telecommunication Specialist Provide the communications backbone for an organization Connect internal networks Connect with external networks Provide security Provide the communications backbone for an organization Connect internal networks Connect with external networks Provide security

Average Pay LAN Support I --- $42,500 Telecommunications Tech I --- $40,000 Network Administrator --- $53,600 LAN Support I --- $42,500 Telecommunications Tech I --- $40,000 Network Administrator --- $53,600

Software Programmers (generally newer web applications) Build the actual systems to improve the workflow or profitability of organizations Write code in various languages and on various platforms (machines) Write Web development languages Manage a Web Site May be an entry level job leading to promotion. Build the actual systems to improve the workflow or profitability of organizations Write code in various languages and on various platforms (machines) Write Web development languages Manage a Web Site May be an entry level job leading to promotion.

Average Pay Programmer I --- $49,000 Webmaster --- $63,000 Programmer I --- $49,000 Webmaster --- $63,000

Other typical starting positions Help Desk Consultant Assist users throughout an organization to use the software effectively Great way to meet many people at various levels Typical Starting Pay --- $41,000 Help Desk Consultant Assist users throughout an organization to use the software effectively Great way to meet many people at various levels Typical Starting Pay --- $41,000

Contract versus Permanent Employee Work for an organization on a project or task basis Generally work for a consulting firm that places you in other organizations Typical Starting Pay --- typically higher pay than permanent employee, but not as secure Work for an organization on a project or task basis Generally work for a consulting firm that places you in other organizations Typical Starting Pay --- typically higher pay than permanent employee, but not as secure

The MIS concentration at UNCW 6 Required MIS Courses 1 Programming Course (either CS or MIS) Must be a business major 6 Required MIS Courses 1 Programming Course (either CS or MIS) Must be a business major

Required Courses MIS 213 Learn the basics of hardware/software Increase software skills Basic IS terminology Required of all business majors MIS 213 Learn the basics of hardware/software Increase software skills Basic IS terminology Required of all business majors

Programming Pre-Requisite (Choose 1) MIS 216 – Intro to Programming Learn the concepts of programming in Visual Basic with a business perspective Computer Science – CSC 121 Learn the concepts of programming in JAVA JAVA is the 2 nd most utilized programming language in terms of new code (C is first) MIS 216 – Intro to Programming Learn the concepts of programming in Visual Basic with a business perspective Computer Science – CSC 121 Learn the concepts of programming in JAVA JAVA is the 2 nd most utilized programming language in terms of new code (C is first)

Required Courses MIS 315 – Database Structures Learn to build larger database structures and find data quickly MIS 316 – Computer Concepts and Applications Advanced programming in a visual environment using Visual Basic.Net, a Rapid Application Language MIS 315 – Database Structures Learn to build larger database structures and find data quickly MIS 316 – Computer Concepts and Applications Advanced programming in a visual environment using Visual Basic.Net, a Rapid Application Language

Required Courses MIS 411 – Systems Analysis Learn to analyze an organization and suggest possible solutions to its current information problems or ways to realize new opportunities MIS 413 – Systems Design Design and implement a real world application via a web environment (ASP.net development, 2005 most popular web development environment) MIS 411 – Systems Analysis Learn to analyze an organization and suggest possible solutions to its current information problems or ways to realize new opportunities MIS 413 – Systems Design Design and implement a real world application via a web environment (ASP.net development, 2005 most popular web development environment)

Required Courses MIS 416 – Telecommunications Learn the basics of how machines communicate with each other using the CISCO recommended curriculum One Elective Build additional expertise in one skill area MIS 416 – Telecommunications Learn the basics of how machines communicate with each other using the CISCO recommended curriculum One Elective Build additional expertise in one skill area

MIS “Paid” Internships AAI Castle Branch (NC123) EMS (Education Mgt Systems) GE (Nuclear Fuels) New Hanover County Interroll New Hanover Regional Medical AAI Castle Branch (NC123) EMS (Education Mgt Systems) GE (Nuclear Fuels) New Hanover County Interroll New Hanover Regional Medical PPD SageIsland Communication TrepX Wilmington Group Visionair Wilmington Port Authorities Wilmington Shipping and more

Why major in IS?

UNCW IS Grads get Jobs Recent 2004/2005 Graduates Brock & Scott PLC Wilmington NC Erickson Communities Washington DC Ernst & Young Charlotte NC GE Global Nuclear Wilmington NC Brock & Scott PLC Wilmington NC Erickson Communities Washington DC Ernst & Young Charlotte NC GE Global Nuclear Wilmington NC Glaxo Smith Kline Raleigh NC Grant Thornton Fort Lauderdale FL IBM New York NY & Durham Infranet Technologies Wilmington NC

UNCW IS Grads get Jobs Recent 2004/2005 Graduates Legacy Health Systems Raleigh NC Microsoft Charlotte NC Nat. Assoc of Children’s Hospitals Baltimore MD NC Department of Transportation Raleigh NC Legacy Health Systems Raleigh NC Microsoft Charlotte NC Nat. Assoc of Children’s Hospitals Baltimore MD NC Department of Transportation Raleigh NC New Hanover Health System Wilmington NC PPD Wilmington NC SAS Raleigh NC Visionair Wilmington NC

What should I take next? MIS 315 Learn more about databases Useful for all business majors MIS 216 Introduction to programming (Logic) Both MIS 216/315 are offered in the Summer 1 and Fall Terms MIS 315 Learn more about databases Useful for all business majors MIS 216 Introduction to programming (Logic) Both MIS 216/315 are offered in the Summer 1 and Fall Terms

Questions? Additional information on the ISOM department website.