AFCEA/AFA July 23, 2009

 There are 35 colleges and universities across the state that are members of the University System of Georgia.  All of them have schools and programs that prepare people for successful careers. So, why should anyone choose the School of Information Technology at Macon State College?

 …to educate students in information technology in ways that lead to fulfilling careers and enhance the economic vitality of Central Georgia.  …to offer courses that focus on critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal and communication skills.  …to produce graduates with a diversified set of skills, roles, and experiences.

Affordability  Annual Undergraduate Cost of College Attendance in the United States (2008 dollars) Source: Student Tuition and Financial Aid, SREB Fact Book 2009

Macon State College Tuition and Fees Affordability  Median Annual Undergraduate Tuition and Required Fees

 Degrees  Concentrations  Places

 The Associate of Science Degree in Information Technology requires 60 semester credit hours of academic work. ▪ English, Math, Humanities, Fine Arts, Social and Natural Sciences. ▪ Foundation courses in Information Technology in areas such as Networks and Software Development.

 The Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology requires an additional 60 semester credit hours of academic work. ▪ IT Core Curriculum Area (30 hours). ▪ Upper-Level Electives Area (30 Hours).

 The IT Core Curriculum – Ten Courses (30 hours)  Systems Analysis and Design  Human Computer Interaction  Interactive Digital Media  Foundations of Information Assurance  Driven Web Development  Project Management  Integrating Information Technologies  Database Principles  Decision Support and Organizational Intelligence  Senior Capstone

 The upper-level electives can be “Concentrations” in: ▪ Network Technologies and Administration ▪ Information Assurance and Security ▪ Integrated Digital Media ▪ Software Development ▪ Information Technology Management (begins Fall )

 Informatics Concentrations which allow students to more rapidly develop IT solutions for organizations within diverse disciplines. ▪ Health Information Management ▪ Business ▪ Biology ▪ English ▪ History ▪ Humanities ▪ Mathematics

 Information Assurance and Security ▪ Offered FULLY online starting Fall ▪ Involves detecting, reporting, and responding to cyber threats. ▪ 60 hours in Information Technology courses, such as: ▪ Forensics/Data Recovery; Database Security and Disaster Recovery; Network and Software Security

 Health Informatics ▪ Offered FULLY online starting Fall ▪ 45 hours in Information Technology. ▪ 15 hours in Health Information Management. ▪ In courses such as American Health Care System Health Care Management, Public Health and Epidemiology, Quality Management and Improvement, Managed Care

 Business Informatics ▪ Similar to a traditional Management Information Systems (MIS) degree. ▪ 45 hours in Information Technology. ▪ 15 hours in various business courses in Statistics, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting.

 New for Fall 2009 ▪ Few careers exist today that are not impacted by technology. ▪ For undergraduates enrolled in any discipline or program other than IT. ▪ 15 hours of coursework with a minimum of 9 hours in upper division courses. Minor in Information Technology

 Our IT program is innovative, flexible, and convenient, with courses offered: ▪ Day and evening in classroom settings ▪ Online ▪ and a blend of classroom and online.

 In classrooms at the Warner Robins campus.

Warner Robins  In our new building, scheduled to open for classes in Fall 2009.

 In classrooms in the new Professional Sciences Building.

 The Resident Center on Robins Air Force Base.  All military personnel and their dependents, as well as RAFB civilian employees and retirees, are eligible to take RRC classes.

 In classrooms that are “Online”

 Macon State’s IT program is all about innovation, flexibility, and convenience.  We are dedicated to developing the finest degree program and producing graduates with a diversified set of skills, roles and experiences.

 Are prepared to solve problems and apply new technologies within an increasingly interconnected and changing global environment.  They are -

2006 to 2016 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections Georgia Department of Labor, Department of Workforce Information & Analysis Employment Projections

 We listen to and know our “customers” through surveys of current students and alumni and – through “one-on-one” advising.  We employ “top notch” faculty and staff. Ten faculty members, 3 of them have a Ph.D. and another four are ABD.

 We listen to our Advisory Committee, Executives and Professionals in: Media, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Education, Military, Financial, and Aerospace.  We ask that you consider becoming a member of our Advisory Committee.

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