1. 1 The CIS Program at UHCL UHCL Open House 2005 Oct 1, 2005 Dr. Kwok-Bun Yue Chair, CIS University of Houston-Clear Lake

2. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 2 Content What is CIS? Myths of Computing. Great Time for Majoring in CIS CIS at UHCL Why UHCL CIS? Conclusions and Questions

3. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 3 What is CIS? Computer Information Systems (CIS): focuses on the study of Information Systems. Based on Computer Science. Includes other support areas, e.g.: –IS Environment, such as Business –Communications –Management –Software Engineering

4. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 4 Content What is CIS? Myths of Computing. Great Time for Majoring in CIS CIS at UHCL Why UHCL CIS? Conclusions and Questions

5. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 5 Myths of Computing Myth: computing majors –Have no social life –Are hackers –Are nerds –Cannot communicate

6. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 6 Reality Computing majors have diverse background. Communications, social, political, design and analysis skills are important in CIS career. They tend to be problem solvers.

7. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 7 Programming Myth Myth: CS/IS are only about programming. Reality: CS/IS jobs are very diverse: –Senior and Middle Management –Software Development –Technical Support –Systems, Network and Database Administration –Training and Supports

8. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 8 Job Myth Myth: CS/IS job market will continue to shrink because of out-shoring (off-shore outsourcing). Reality: –CS/IS job market has turned around in 2005. –There will be shortage for CS/IS professional.

9. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 9 Content What is CIS? Myths of Computing. Great Time for Majoring in CIS CIS at UHCL Why UHCL CIS? Conclusions and Questions

10. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 10 Good Job Opportunities IS/CS Job market has turned around and is projected to grow. –High tech lost about 1,000,000 job (15%) from 2002 to 2004. –High tech jobs grew 190,000 in the first half of 2005 (ZDNet Research, 9/22/2005). –CS and System Analysis jobs increased 54,000 or 7.7% in the first quarter of 2005 (Information Week, 6/2005).

11. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 11 Shortage of IS Professionals CS/IS Majors dropped 40% by 2004 (Computer Research News, Vol 17). Women’s Interest in CS fell by 80% between 1998 to 2004. Incoming freshman interested in majoring in CS: –1999: 3.8% –2004: 1.4%

12. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 12 Good Job Prospects Well paid jobs. Highest starting salary majors for university graduates (CNN/Money, 8/25/2005): –#2 Computer Engineering: $52,464 –#5 Systems Engineering: $50,887 –#6 Computer Science: $50,820 –#10 Information Science and System: $44,775

13. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 13 Good Job Variety Examples reported from Computer World surveys on May to July 2004 (with average compensation): –CIO: $162,145 (and up) –Application Development Manager: $98,666 –Internet/Intranet Manager: $91,468 –Senior Systems Analysts: $80,090 –Information Security Specialists: $73,207 –Database Administrator: $81,710 –Network Architect: $83,590 –Systems Administrator: $64,925 –Quality Assurance Specialist: $66,166 –Software Engineer: $81,150 –Messaging/E-Mail/Groupware Specialist: $71,552

14. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 14 Good Jobs Interesting job Good job environment Good job status Professional in nature

15. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 15 Content What is CIS? Myths of Computing. Great Time for Majoring in CIS CIS at UHCL Why UHCL CIS? Conclusions and Questions

16. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 16 UHCL An upper level institution ~8,000 students Located in the high tech community of Johnson Space Center Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

17. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 17 UHCL CIS Degree Programs Two degrees: –B.S. in CIS –M.S. in CIS Housed in the School of Science and Computer Engineering. Technically oriented.

18. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 18 B.S. in CIS 132 credits Required courses in –Computer Information Systems (CINF) –Computer Sciences (CSCI) –Management, Accounting and Economics –Communications –Mathematics –Software Engineering (SWEN) –Computer Engineering (CENG)

19. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 19 B.S. in CIS Elective Courses: –CINF –CSCI –Communications –Business courses –SWEN and CENG

20. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 20 M.S. in CIS 36 credits For students with either undergraduate degrees in CS/IS or have completed foundation courses. Required courses in CINF and CSCI. Elective courses in CINF, CSCI, SWEN, CENG and Management.

21. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 21 Content What is CIS? Myths of Computing. Great Time for Majoring in CIS CIS at UHCL Why UHCL CIS? Conclusions and Questions

22. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 22 Why UHCL CIS? Good location Good balance between theory and practice Early adopter of emerging technology Small class sizes Student-Oriented faculty Faculty dedicated to teaching and working with students and colleagues on cutting-edge research

23. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 23 Why UHCL CIS? CIS is in the process of gaining accreditation by ABET under the IS curriculum. Currently, only 10 programs in the United States are accredited as such. No Texas university has been accredited as such.

24. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 24 Content What is CIS? Myths of Computing Great Time for Majoring in CIS CIS at UHCL Why UHCL CIS? Conclusions and Questions

25. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 25 Conclusions Great time to major in CIS. The UHCL CIS program provides many benefits. Contact us for more information: –CIS site: http://sce.uhcl.edu/cis/. –Dr. Kwok-Bun Yue (Chairperson, CIS: yue@uhcl.edu) yue@uhcl.edu –Academic advisors: Ms. Barbara Coleman (ColemanB@uhcl.edu) and Ms. Dorothy Hogg (hogg@uhcl.edu).ColemanB@uhcl.edu

26. 10/1/2005Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueslide 26 Questions? Any Questions? Thanks!