Careers in Information SystemsCareers in Information Systems

The MIS Major at UNCWThe MIS Major at UNCW

Why Major In Information Systems?

Why Major In Information Systems?

IS graduates get jobs!IS graduates get jobs!

According to the Dept of Labor, IS jobs will be the 2nd highest demanded occupation in the 2002-2012 period

Health Care is projected to be the #1 Growth Field

Source: http://www.bls.gov/emp/emptab3.htm

According to the Dept of Labor, IS jobs will be the 2nd highest demanded occupation in the 2002-2012 period

Health Care is projected to be the #1 Growth Field

Source: http://www.bls.gov/emp/emptab3.htm

Why major in IS?Why major in IS?

Pay!!!

The Bureau of Labor Statistics places IS job growth in the highest pay category

+41K/year for Bachelor Degrees!

Pay!!!

The Bureau of Labor Statistics places IS job growth in the highest pay category

+41K/year for Bachelor Degrees!

Why major in IS?Why major in IS?

MIS graduates are ready to fill 6 of the Fortune Magazine’s top 20 growth jobs (3/2005)

Networks SystemsDatabase AdministratorsSoftware EngineersInfo System ManagersSystems AnalysisComputer Specialists

MIS graduates are ready to fill 6 of the Fortune Magazine’s top 20 growth jobs (3/2005)

Networks SystemsDatabase AdministratorsSoftware EngineersInfo System ManagersSystems AnalysisComputer Specialists

Why major in IS?Why major in IS?

We get to play with technology!

Field that challenges its professionals to grow, learn, and take advantage of technology

Places you in an unique position in an organization to assist all departments with their problems and get recognized for your effort

We get to play with technology!

Field that challenges its professionals to grow, learn, and take advantage of technology

Places you in an unique position in an organization to assist all departments with their problems and get recognized for your effort

Outsourcing?Outsourcing?

Outsourcing is not projected to impact IS majors as the majority of jobs in IT being outsourced are programming jobs.

IS majors are not programmers but ‘problem solvers’ and problem solvers need to interact with end customers on a regular basis. These jobs are staying on shore.

Outsourcing is not projected to impact IS majors as the majority of jobs in IT being outsourced are programming jobs.

IS majors are not programmers but ‘problem solvers’ and problem solvers need to interact with end customers on a regular basis. These jobs are staying on shore.

Business SavvyTechnical AptitudeGood Communications Skills

It is typical to interact with departments at all levels

Must communicate technical information to managers

Must communicate business needs to technicians

Problem Solvers

Business SavvyTechnical AptitudeGood Communications Skills

It is typical to interact with departments at all levels

Must communicate technical information to managers

Must communicate business needs to technicians

Problem Solvers

Attributes of an IS Professional

Attributes of an IS Professional

Typical Career Paths for IS Graduates

Typical Career Paths for IS Graduates

ProgrammerW eb

C lie n t/S e rverL a rg e S yste m s

SystemsAnalyst

TelecommunicationsSpecialist

DataBaseAdministrator

ProgrammerW eb

C lie n t/S e rverL a rg e S yste m s

SystemsAnalyst

TelecommunicationsSpecialist

DataBaseAdministrator

System AnalystsSystem Analysts

Create solutions using technology to solve corporate problems or increase profitability

Work with many departments and many layers within an organization

Understand current conditions Design/develop creative solutions Recommend to management Implement solutions Train users

Create solutions using technology to solve corporate problems or increase profitability

Work with many departments and many layers within an organization

Understand current conditions Design/develop creative solutions Recommend to management Implement solutions Train users

Average PayAverage Pay

Systems Analyst I --- $48,000

Business Analyst I -- $44,000

Source of all salary information:

Source: Monster.com (March 2005) Average Salaries for Charlotte / Raleigh Metropolitan

Area Typical Cape Fear Salaries are $3,000 less

Systems Analyst I --- $48,000

Business Analyst I -- $44,000

Source of all salary information:

Source: Monster.com (March 2005) Average Salaries for Charlotte / Raleigh Metropolitan

Area Typical Cape Fear Salaries are $3,000 less

DataBase AdministratorsDataBase Administrators

Design and maintain data files that support the day to day operations

Ensure that the data is accurateEnsure that the data is secure

Example: US Airways database to track flights and passengers

Design and maintain data files that support the day to day operations

Ensure that the data is accurateEnsure that the data is secure

Example: US Airways database to track flights and passengers

Average PayAverage Pay

Database Analyst I --- $46,500

Database Administrator --- $80,000

Database Analyst I --- $46,500

Database Administrator --- $80,000

Telecommunication Specialist

Telecommunication Specialist

Provide the communications backbone for an organization

Connect internal networksConnect with external networksProvide security

Provide the communications backbone for an organization

Connect internal networksConnect with external networksProvide security

Average PayAverage Pay

LAN Support I --- $42,500

Telecommunications Tech I --- $40,000

Network Administrator --- $53,600

LAN Support I --- $42,500

Telecommunications Tech I --- $40,000

Network Administrator --- $53,600

Software Programmers(generally newer web

applications)

Software Programmers(generally newer web

applications)Build the actual systems to improve

the workflow or profitability of organizations

Write code in various languages and on various platforms (machines)

Write Web development languagesManage a Web SiteMay be an entry level job leading to

promotion.

Build the actual systems to improve the workflow or profitability of organizations

Write code in various languages and on various platforms (machines)

Write Web development languagesManage a Web SiteMay be an entry level job leading to

promotion.

Average PayAverage Pay

Programmer I --- $49,000

Webmaster --- $63,000

Programmer I --- $49,000

Webmaster --- $63,000

Other typical starting positions

Other typical starting positions

Help Desk Consultant

Assist users throughout an organization to use the software effectively

Great way to meet many people at various levels

Typical Starting Pay --- $41,000

Help Desk Consultant

Assist users throughout an organization to use the software effectively

Great way to meet many people at various levels

Typical Starting Pay --- $41,000

Contract versus Permanent Employee

Contract versus Permanent Employee

Work for an organization on a project or task basis

Generally work for a consulting firm that places you in other organizations

Typical Starting Pay --- typically higher pay than permanent employee, but not as secure

Work for an organization on a project or task basis

Generally work for a consulting firm that places you in other organizations

Typical Starting Pay --- typically higher pay than permanent employee, but not as secure

The MIS concentration at UNCW

The MIS concentration at UNCW

6 Required MIS Courses

1 Programming Course(either CS or MIS)

Must be a business major

6 Required MIS Courses

1 Programming Course(either CS or MIS)

Must be a business major

Required CoursesRequired Courses

MIS 213Learn the basics of

hardware/softwareIncrease software skillsBasic IS terminologyRequired of all business majors

MIS 213Learn the basics of

hardware/softwareIncrease software skillsBasic IS terminologyRequired of all business majors

Programming Pre-Requisite (Choose 1)

Programming Pre-Requisite (Choose 1)

MIS 216 – Intro to ProgrammingLearn the concepts of programming in

Visual Basic with a business perspective

Computer Science – CSC 121Learn the concepts of programming in

JAVA JAVA is the 2nd most utilized

programming language in terms of new code (C is first)

MIS 216 – Intro to ProgrammingLearn the concepts of programming in

Visual Basic with a business perspective

Computer Science – CSC 121Learn the concepts of programming in

JAVA JAVA is the 2nd most utilized

programming language in terms of new code (C is first)

Required CoursesRequired Courses

MIS 315 – Database StructuresLearn to build larger database

structures and find data quickly

MIS 316 – Computer Concepts and ApplicationsAdvanced programming in a visual

environment using Visual Basic.Net, a Rapid Application Language

MIS 315 – Database StructuresLearn to build larger database

structures and find data quickly

MIS 316 – Computer Concepts and ApplicationsAdvanced programming in a visual

environment using Visual Basic.Net, a Rapid Application Language

Required CoursesRequired Courses

MIS 411 – Systems AnalysisLearn to analyze an organization and

suggest possible solutions to its current information problems or ways to realize new opportunities

MIS 413 – Systems DesignDesign and implement a real world

application via a web environment(ASP.net development, 2005 most popular web development environment)

MIS 411 – Systems AnalysisLearn to analyze an organization and

suggest possible solutions to its current information problems or ways to realize new opportunities

MIS 413 – Systems DesignDesign and implement a real world

application via a web environment(ASP.net development, 2005 most popular web development environment)

Required CoursesRequired Courses

MIS 416 – TelecommunicationsLearn the basics of how machines

communicate with each other using the CISCO recommended curriculum

One ElectiveBuild additional expertise in one skill

area

MIS 416 – TelecommunicationsLearn the basics of how machines

communicate with each other using the CISCO recommended curriculum

One ElectiveBuild additional expertise in one skill

area

MIS “Paid” InternshipsMIS “Paid” Internships

AAI

Castle Branch (NC123)

EMS (Education Mgt Systems)

GE (Nuclear Fuels)

New Hanover County

Interroll

New Hanover Regional Medical

AAI

Castle Branch (NC123)

EMS (Education Mgt Systems)

GE (Nuclear Fuels)

New Hanover County

Interroll

New Hanover Regional Medical

PPD

SageIsland Communication

TrepX

Wilmington Group

Visionair

Wilmington Port Authorities

Wilmington Shipping

and more

PPD

SageIsland Communication

TrepX

Wilmington Group

Visionair

Wilmington Port Authorities

Wilmington Shipping

and more

Why major in IS?Why major in IS?

UNCW IS Grads get JobsRecent 2004/2005 Graduates

UNCW IS Grads get JobsRecent 2004/2005 Graduates

Brock & Scott PLC Wilmington NC

Erickson Communities

Washington DC

Ernst & Young Charlotte NC

GE Global Nuclear Wilmington NC

Brock & Scott PLC Wilmington NC

Erickson Communities

Washington DC

Ernst & Young Charlotte NC

GE Global Nuclear Wilmington NC

Glaxo Smith Kline Raleigh NC

Grant Thornton Fort Lauderdale FL

IBM New York NY &

Durham

Infranet Technologies

Wilmington NC

Glaxo Smith Kline Raleigh NC

Grant Thornton Fort Lauderdale FL

IBM New York NY &

Durham

Infranet Technologies

Wilmington NC

UNCW IS Grads get JobsRecent 2004/2005 Graduates

UNCW IS Grads get JobsRecent 2004/2005 Graduates

Legacy Health Systems Raleigh NC

Microsoft Charlotte NC

Nat. Assoc of Children’s Hospitals

Baltimore MD

NC Department of Transportation

Raleigh NC

Legacy Health Systems Raleigh NC

Microsoft Charlotte NC

Nat. Assoc of Children’s Hospitals

Baltimore MD

NC Department of Transportation

Raleigh NC

New Hanover Health System

Wilmington NC

PPD Wilmington NC

SAS Raleigh NC

Visionair Wilmington NC

New Hanover Health System

Wilmington NC

PPD Wilmington NC

SAS Raleigh NC

Visionair Wilmington NC

What should I take next?What should I take next?

MIS 315Learn more about databasesUseful for all business majors

MIS 216Introduction to programming (Logic)

Both MIS 216/315 are offered in the Summer 1 and Fall Terms

MIS 315Learn more about databasesUseful for all business majors

MIS 216Introduction to programming (Logic)

Both MIS 216/315 are offered in the Summer 1 and Fall Terms

Questions?Questions?

Additional information on the ISOM department website.

Additional information on the ISOM department website.