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

2. 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. 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. 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

5. 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. 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. 7 Certification n A surrogate for experience –Database –Languages –Data Communications

8. 8 Jobs

9. 9 Job Locations

10. 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. 11 AU MIS Honor Society

12. 12 Ending Remarks Questions?