1 Management Information Systems All systems and capabilities necessary to process, store, transport, manage, and use information as a resource

2 MIS Faculty: n Dr. Terry Byrd, U of South Carolina n Dr. Houston H. Carr, U of Texas n Dr. Casey Cegielski, U of Mississippi n Dr. Nelson Ford, U of Alabama n Dr. Dianne Hall, Texas A & M n Dr. Tom Marshall, North Texas State n Dr. Kelly Rainer, U of Georgia n Dr. Chetan Sankar, U of Pennsylvania

3 Difference between MIS and CS n Computer Science creates information- enabling technologies (computers, etc.) n CS deals with technology for its own sake n CS is math-oriented n MIS concentrates on the use of computer and information technology to solve business problems n MIS is business and management oriented; however, a level of technical capability is required.

4 Quality and Expectations n Successful students are those who: –Enjoy the subject area of MIS –Are engaged in class with the subject matter and their instructor –Are highly motivated –Work hard and show initiative to exceed expectations

The Program: n Introduction to MIS & OM n Telecommunications Management n Business Computer Applications n Advanced Computer Applications n Database Management Systems n Systems Analysis & Design n Four MIS Electives 5

6 MIS Tracks n Choose from the following to specialize – General MIS (Business Analyst) – Database Management – Data Communications – E-Business – Joint Program with Engineering

7 Certification n A surrogate for experience –Database –Languages –Data Communications

8 Jobs

9 Job Locations

10 The Minor in MIS n Business Telecommunications Management n Business Computer Applications n Database Management Systems n Analysis and Design of Business Information Systems n Approved MIS Elective ****** NEW ****** Information Assurance Minor

11 AU MIS Honor Society

12 Ending Remarks Questions?