D epartment of C omputer & I nformation T echnology We Mean Business! Technology Advisory Board Meeting -- Fall 2004 Department Chair: John Seydel, Ph.D.

Means Business! Provides the public with recognition of the IT mission of the College of Business Two-fold thrust Develop technical, managerial and educational strengths among our students considering careers in IT Provide a core for the infusion of technology throughout all Business curricula

Our Mission We offer students the technological and analytical skills necessary to improve their lives and to be successful in an increasingly complex and globally-oriented world. We support this effort through original scholarly contributions to our chosen fields and by service to the University, as well as to other organizations in the Delta Region and beyond.

Our Vision We seek to be nationally known as a leading source of knowledge and training for students, professionals, and other practitioners that they might serve as leaders in existing and emerging information technologies.

Our Values Focus on learning Engagement in scholarship Balance of theoretical and experiential learning Problem solving as important as technology Interpersonal skills Business knowledge and professionalism Ethical behavior Diversity of people and thought Risk taking to expand knowledge

Our Core Competencies Telecommunications/Networking LAN/WAN administration (including wireless), design, and support Web technologies Server & desktop operating systems Data Management Database technologies Data mining applications (e.g., CRM, IT system analytics, etc.) Data warehousing Knowledge management (a potential strength we seek to develop) Supply Chain Technologies Operations/manufacturing management systems (ERP, Automatic identification & data capture (e.g., bar coding, RFID, etc.) Process modeling and analysis IT Education/Training Educational institutions (e.g., secondary and postsecondary schools) Industry internal needs End-user support Methodologies Project/operations management Systems analysis & design Unified modeling language

Our Core Competencies (continued) Note that applications development (i.e., programming), often a mainstay of academic IT departments, is not explicitly included in this list. However, far from being absent from what we do, programming is a competency that we feel runs across all of the above IT sectors.

The Technology Advisory Board One of the stated purposes of the CIT Department is to improve the utilization of resources available to ASU's research and instructional mission where information technology (IT) is concerned. A Technology Advisory Board (TAB) is essential for providing a liaison between industry and academia and for providing a means to leverage both internal and external resources. More info... More info...

Our New Directions Summarized Become a destination program, not just an opportunity of convenience Build on our existing strengths Telecommunications/networking Data management infrastructure Supply chain expertise Exploit opportunities to add to our strengths Data and knowledge management AIDC Partner with industry for projects, financial support, and research

Moving in These New Directions Major curriculum revision Undergraduate  MIS  BTech Graduate: MSISeC Courses offered (e.g., MIS 1503) Degree programs Done in conjunction with the TAB Hire senior faculty member in data and/or knowledge management Build on existing relationship with Computer Science and develop doctoral program

A Three-Facet Approach to IT Education Curriculum: a firm foundation GenEd Business Information Technology Industry Certifications Participation AITP Internships Other Curriculum CertificationsParticipation

Students Suited for MIS & BTech Strong math aptitude Interest in computing Good people skills Communication Teamwork and leadership Eager to solve problems