1. Careers in Information Systems
Joe Latimer
North Dakota State University

2. Why Choose a Career in Information Systems?
Information Technology is a necessary ingredient for competing in the global marketplace.
Companies need qualified employees to plan, design, build, implement, maintain, and manage information systems.
Information Technology Association of America estimates that there are 190,000 unfilled positions in Information Systems across the United States.
The popularity of the Internet and the rise of Electronic Commerce
The are 50 million Internet users.
1 million Internet commerce transactions daily.
IBM estimates the computer industry will generate $380 billion in global sales of hardware, software and services in the year 2000.

3. Computer Science or MIS/CIS
Programming
Computer hardware
Strong Math Skills
MIS/CIS
Managing technology
Business knowledge
Strong Analytical Skills

4. Computerworld’s 2002 Salary Survey

5. 2002 NDSU Employment Report
Salary Found
Major Range Job
Accounting K %
Business K %
MIS K %
CS K %

6. The Value of Education Education Level Typical Earnings Unemployment
Rate
Some high school
$21,400
6.5%
High school grad
$28,800
3.5%
Some college
$32,400
2.9%
Associate degree
$35,400
2.3%
Bachelor’s degree
$46,300
1.8%
Master’s degree
$55,300
1.6%

7. Selecting The Right Technology Major
Management Information Systems, MIS
Information Technology, IT (not available at NDSU)
Computer Science, CS
Electrical & Computer Engineering, ECE

8. Choosing a College/University
Does the program offer:
Analytical skills (analysis and design of systems and databases)
Technical skills (programming, networks, operating systems)
Organizational skills (an understanding of business processes in the areas of accounting, finance, management, marketing, and operations)
Soft skills (communication, people, team work)
Opportunities to get real world experience (internships, co-ops)

9. Popular Job Skills Web Development Network Management
Object-oriented Programming
Database Administration
Client/Server Computing

10. Popular Languages, Development Tools and Platforms
C, C++
Visual C++
MS Visual Basic
COBOL
HTML
Java
.Net
Oracle DBMS
PowerBuilder
SQL Server
Unix
Windows 2000
Windows XP

11. Cost of Attending NDSU 2003-2004 ND Resident Per Year
Tuition ,374.00
Student Fees
Matriculation Fee
Technology Fee
Room and Board 4,471.00
Total $8,480.72