1. Management Information Systems Leslie Rohrs, Siemens Jim Goulet, Intel Jim Coakley, OSU MIS @ OSU

2. What is a Business Analyst? Application of information technology to: –Solve business problems –Create business opportunities –Enhance decision-making –Further competitive strategies within a business environment

3. What is Computer Science? Usually a theoretical course of study that focuses on programming and high- level computing paradigms –Write programs to create new technology –Build the tools used by IS professionals Typically does not include business paradigms

4. Who Becomes a Business Analyst? Analytical thinkers Like to interact with others Like to solve problems Interested in using state-of-the-art technologies

5. Key Competencies A business analyst needs: –Core business knowledge –Information management concepts –Critical thinking and problem solving skills –Communication skills –Interpersonal skills –Teamwork & group projects –Relevant technical skills Access, Visual Basic, Oracle, Windows NT/XP

6. A Day in the Life Jim Goulet, Intel Leslie Rohrs, Siemens

7. Siemens Siemens combines global resources with financial stability and industry relationships to be the long-term solution partner of choice.

8. Questions? Management Information Systems option, College of Business MIS @ OSU