Computer Information Systems Jennings A. Jones College of Business Middle Tennessee State University

Who do you think about when you hear Computer Information Systems? Guys that lives in mom’s basement?

Who do you think about when you hear Computer Information Systems? Or do you think that anyone can be a CIS major, including you and me?

What do you think about when you hear Computer Information Systems? Programming Mainframe computers Bit and Bytes Nerds Math Hardware Software Networks Hackers

What do you think about when you hear Computer Information Systems? The Internet Connecting with people Sharing photos Blogging Cool games (software) Easy design of apps Fun toys (hardware) Social Networks Sharing information Getting content (news and videos)

Computer Information Systems CIS is not for programmers and nerds only anymore. It is for people like you and me, and for those who like technology and the opportunity for a wide variety of jobs.

Computer Engineering – –Focus on hardware, study the design of digital hardware and software systems including communications systems, computers and devices that contain computers Computer Science – –Relatively broad discipline with an emphasis on the underlying science aspects Information Systems/Information Technology – –Concerned with the information that computer systems can provide to aid a company and other organizations in defining and achieving its goals Careers in Computing!

IS (Information Systems) IS professionals… technical organizationalunderstand both technical and organizational factors business processesare able to determine how information and technology-enabled business processes can provide a foundation for great organizational performance. bridgeserve as a bridge between the technical and management people within an organization. Technologyfocus on the best way to enable the organization to meet its goals and business challenges through the use Technology

Careers BUSINESS OR SYSTEMS ANALYST –Examine a business activity to help decide how new IT solutions will improve efficiency and effectiveness in decision-making –Analyze how users can interact better with the system –Specify the data and logical operations the system will perform, and the reports for the upper management. APPLICATION DEVELOPER –Writes or modifies programs for a variety of technical, commercial, and business users. –Involves taking requirements, usually in written or diagrammatic form from the analysts, and translating them into computer code “Job Prospects are better with an IS degree as the subject is applicable to a wide variety of businesses” Manish Rogers, Graduate MTSU “Job Prospects are better with an IS degree as the subject is applicable to a wide variety of businesses” Manish Rogers, Graduate MTSU

Careers PROJECT MANAGER –Allocate resources to teams and are responsible for meeting the schedule and budget of IT project implementations –Drive the team work schedules and deadlines DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR –Manage the stores of data needed to solve problems and make decisions –Determine who can use data, keep data secure “In today’s changing world, there is a high demand for technology professionals” Ryne Joyner, MTSU “In today’s changing world, there is a high demand for technology professionals” Ryne Joyner, MTSU

Careers IS SECURITY SPECIALIST –Ensure that data is kept confidential from the bad guys and available for the good guys –Established processes for ensuring safe computing (ie. Password management) –Performs security tests to make sure that others cannot “hack” into their system IS AUDITOR –Verifies that processes and data conform to standard and good practices –Gets to travel and meet everyone in an organization that uses IS. “The CIS program is one of the few that gives you the knowledge, the skills, and the experience to attain a high salary job.” Jesse Cooper, MTSU “The CIS program is one of the few that gives you the knowledge, the skills, and the experience to attain a high salary job.” Jesse Cooper, MTSU

CIS Jobs are Technology is the fastest growing sector for jobs One of the ten hottest careers for college graduates According to Robert Half Technology survey, despite concerns of economic recession, 20% of CIOs intend to hire new technology workers “A CIS degree prepares you for a variety of jobs that are high in demand.” Carrie Walker, Graduate MTSU “A CIS degree prepares you for a variety of jobs that are high in demand.” Carrie Walker, Graduate MTSU

Information Technology Industry Demand for technology workers is higher than it has been in five years (Robert Half Technology) 1 million1 million new IT jobs are predicted between 2004 and 2014 (The Bureau of Labor) Average starting salaries for IT will increase 5.3% over 2007 James Maguire “The 2008 IT Salary Guide”, Datamation November, 2007

Fastest Growing Occupations in Tennessee through 2014 Employment % Change 1. Network/Data Communications Analysts2,6804,41064% 2. Software engineers (systems)2,7404,27056% 3. Software engineers/developers (application)3,0904,64050% 4. Database Administrators1,4502,18050% 5. Network and computer systems administrators3,8705,65046% 6. Physician assistant 7. Directors, religious activities and education 8. Financial services 9.Forensic science technicians 10. Industrial-organizational psychologists 11. Computer systems analysts6,7209,12036% 12. Music directors and composers Top 12 fastest growing occupations in Tennessee requiring a bachelor’s degree during

Advertised IT Jobs in Nashville Nashville Technology Council Jan, % Growth Since 2004!

A Few of the Great Companies Who Hire MTSU CIS Graduates

Starting Salaries $45,000Median starting salaries for individuals receiving bachelor’s degrees in computer and information sciences is $45,000 money “I want a degree in a promising field that will continue to grow. The money is a plus!” David Spencer, MTSU money “I want a degree in a promising field that will continue to grow. The money is a plus!” David Spencer, MTSU

Average Salaries Computer Software Engineers $79,930 Network Systems Analysts$60,600 Database Administrators$60,650 Job Titles Annual Earnings

Annual Median Salaries in Nashville as of March 2008 Application Software Engineer/Developer –Level I$51,909 –Level II$65,411 –Level III$81,173 Network Administrator –Level I$44,615 –Level II$56,606 –Level III$63,947 Application Systems Analyst –Level I$47,702 –Level II$59,049 –Level III$72,680

Annual Median Salaries in Nashville as of March 2008 IT Auditor –Level I$46,775 –Level II$61,391 –Level III$74,765 Database Administrator$82,130 Web Developer$67,885 Sr. Web Developer$77,797 IS Manager$97,255

What would you learn as CIS major? General Education Business core (Marketing, Management, Accounting & Finance) CIS courses: –IS Principles –Web design –Programming –Database management –Project management –Telecommunications –IS Security & Assurance “The classes are great, the program helps students feel like they are in a real world situation” Chris Siviliayack, MTSU “The classes are great, the program helps students feel like they are in a real world situation” Chris Siviliayack, MTSU

A Computer Information Systems Degree Provides you with a unique combination of business and technical skills Prepares you to solve business problems through the development and application of information systems Positions you for an exciting, rewarding career

Is a CIS Degree Right For You ? If your answer is “yes”, then a CIS degree may be right for you! Do you want to work in a field where demand for jobs is increasing?Do you want to work in a field where demand for jobs is increasing? Do you want a competitive salary?Do you want a competitive salary? Do you want to make an impact by providing innovative solutions for business problems?Do you want to make an impact by providing innovative solutions for business problems? Do you like working with technology?Do you like working with technology? Do you like working with people?Do you like working with people?

ww.mtsu.edu/~cis For more information please visit: MTSU sets you up for success. You only have to put forth the effort and make the decision to pursue a CIS degree and you will succeed.” Tricia Ewing, MTSU