MIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCE
MIS - What is it? SJSU MIS Program – How does it work? How to Be Successful – What it Takes? Discussions
How can we help you? What other Ideas for things are important
Agenda - MIS and the MIS Program
MIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCEMIS - Relationship to Engineering & Computer Science
BUSINESSADMINISTRATION ENGINEERINGSCIENCE,
MATHEMATICS
UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION
ManagementInformation
Systems
ComputerScience
ComputerEngineering
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MIS (Management Information Systems)
Term that has evolved over five decades Refers to the IT systems used to support
business operations and the discipline for developing and managing these systems
The evolution of business IT systems over time includes: Data Processing/Function Automation (1950’-60’s) Management Reporting (1960’s-70’s) Decision Support/Functional Optimization (1970’s-
80’s) Enterprise Integration/Optimization (1980’-90’s) Customer-Partner Integration/Optimization (1990’s) Strategic Systems/eCommerce (1990’s-now)
MIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCEMIS - Must speak four languages and translate
Hardware Software Databases NetworksTechnology Infrastructure
ProcessBusiness Functions
PeopleOrganizationLevels
Sales &Marketing
Engineering& Design
Manufacturing& Service
Accounting& Finance
HumanResources
Operational
Managerial
Strategy
Operational
Strategic
Managerial
StrategyProductOperationalTechnology
MIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCEMIS – Defining, Building, and Operating Solutions
Strategy
Analyze
Design
ManageManage
Develop
Test
Implement
Operate
• Strategic Direction• Business Model• Business Architecture
• System Architecture• Refine Behavior
• Component Design• Database Design
• Phase Planning• Project Management• Relationship Management
• Planning• Preparation• Execution
• Readiness• Preparation• Deployment
• Database Build• Component Build
• Solution Operation• User Support/Help Desk• Solution Enhancement
Components by Phase Components by Phase
Entry Criteria• Inventory of Deliverables (Start)• Phase Plan• Tools and Standards in Place
Deliverables (examples)• Project Plans• Issue Management• Process/System Documents
Activities• Process Tasks• System & Infrastructure Tasks• User Support Tasks
Exit Criteria• Inventory of Deliverables (Complete)• Approvals to Proceed• Next Phase Plan
Solution Lifecycle PhasesSolution Lifecycle Phases
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MIS – Focus (Product vs Operations)
DeliveryDeliveryPlanningPlanningBusiness FocusBusiness Focus
Product Development
• Product Management
• Product Marketing
• Product Engineering
• Product Manufacturing
• Packaging
• Sales
• Service
• Support
• Education
Business Operations
• Business Analysis
• Technical Analysis
• Program Office/Mgt
• Application Development
• Network Administration
• Data Administration
• Implementation Services
• IT Operations
• IT Support
• Education
SupportSupport
Primary Domain of the SJSU Management Information Systems ProgramPrimary Domain of the SJSU Management Information Systems Program
MIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCEMIS Student Career Opportunities-Examples
CIOOperations
Risk Mgt/Security
Bus UnitsApplications
Project Office
SharedServices
OperationsSupport
-Business Continuity
-Application Infrastructure
-Field IT
-System Audit
-Quality Mgt
-Communication
Business Units
-Master Plan Coordination
-Demand Management
-Program Management
-Project Governance
-Vendor Management
-Contract Management
-Product Roadmap
-Business Analysis
-Application Development
-Quality Assurance
-Implementation Support
-Field Support
-User Liaison
-Business Analysis
-Help Desk Level 2 & 3
-Field Training
-Business Unit Management
-Subject Matter Experts
-Technical Sales
Source: Bay-Area Based International Shipping Company
MIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCEMIS - Relationship to Engineering & Computer Science
BUSINESSADMINISTRATION ENGINEERINGSCIENCE,
MATHEMATICS
UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION
ManagementInformation
Systems
ComputerScience
ComputerEngineering
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MIS Program – History of Size
1020
1312
1607 15981506
1285 12711157
1107 1133 1116
0
500
1000
1500
Sr 467 589 743 770 831 703 662 597 568 546 556
J 319 445 516 470 384 348 344 296 286 350 328
S 106 109 167 176 164 115 141 116 117 133 154
F 85 112 120 132 81 85 96 130 116 89 59
2B 43 57 61 50 46 34 28 18 20 15 19
Total 1020 1312 1607 1598 1506 1285 1271 1157 1107 1133 1116
S 1998 F 1998 S 1999 F 1999 S 2000 F 2000 S 2001 F 2001 S 2002 F 2002 S2003
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MIS Degree Courses (Business and Major)
Required Courses (22 Units) Bus Computer Productivity Tools (91L) Intro to Business Programming (92) Intro to Systems Analysis and Design
(93) Fundamentals of MIS (110) Intro to Telecommunications (111) Intro to Database Mgt Sys (112) Practicum in Technology (119A) Business Strategy and Info Sys (119B)
Elective Courses – any two (6 Units) Advanced Bus Programming (113) Advanced Bus Programming Java(113J) Advanced Sys Analysis & Design (114) Advanced Telecommunications (115) Special Topics: (118x) examples
Network Design, Web Computing, Knowledge Mgt, Data Warehousing, Mobility Computing, Security,
etc.
Required Lower Division (15 Units) Discovering Business (10) Financial Accounting (20) Managerial Accounting (21) Business Law (80) Business Statistics (90)
Required Upper Division (18 Units) Fundamentals of Operations Mgt (140) Fundamentals of Management and
Organizational Behavior (160) Fundamentals of Finance (170) Global Dimensions of Business (187) Strategic Management (189) Quantitative Business Analysis (190)
MIS Core CoursesCore Business Courses
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MIS Program – Courses
92
93
111
112
100W
91L 110
Requires Senior Status
119A 119B
BusinessStrategy &Information
Systems
E 1 E 2
SecondMIS
Elective
FirstMIS
Elective
PracticumIn
MIS
BusinessComputer
Productivity Tools
Intro to Business
Programming
SystemsAnalysis
And Design
Intro to Telecommunications
Intro to Database Mgt
Systems
FundamentalsOf MIS
BusinessCommunicationsBusiness
Requirement
MISRequiremen
t
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MIS Program - Electives
Two ElectivesRequires
Senior Status
113J113
115114
118x116
Advanced Business Programming (Bus113) Advanced Business Programming Java (113J) Advanced Database Management Systems
(116) Advanced System Analysis & Design (114) Advanced Telecommunication (115) Special Topics: Network Design (118A) Special Topics: Business Expert Systems (118B) Special Topics: Knowledge Mgt Systems (118C) Web-based Computing (118W)
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MIS Program – Course Sequence
92
93
111
112
100W
91L 110
BusinessRequiremen
t
MISRequiremen
t
119A 119B
BusinessStrategy &Information
Systems
E 1 E 2
SecondMIS
Elective
FirstMIS
Elective
PracticumIn
MIS
BusinessComputer
Productivity Tools
Introduction to Business
Programming
SystemsAnalysis
And Design
Introduction to Telecommunications
Introduction to Database Mgt
SystemsFundamentals
Of MIS
BusinessCommunications
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
MIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCEMIS Program – Career Tracks and Electives
Consulting/Project Management Advanced Systems Analysis (114)
Application Development Advanced Business Programming (113x)
Database Management Advanced Database Mgt Systems (116)
Networking/Computing Specialist Advanced Telecommunication Systems
(115)
MIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCEMIS Program - Community Service Learning
Designed to give practical experience Benefits the community Typically oriented around non-profit
community support organizations Creates strong connections between
the University and the community Used in MIS courses and many other
General Education Course
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How to be Successful
Be responsible for yourself Manage your time wisely Be prepared for class Get involved on campus Use resources available Earn your own grades Create your skill set/Get a Job!
YOU SHOULD HAVE A PLAN!!!!!!!!!!!!
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How to be Successful – Be Responsible
Its your life – It’s your choice to make it what you want, you decide!
Not parents, friends, teachers Career, studies, spouse Don’t just let life happen to you Pick something (sailboat) and go
with it Its your choice!
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How to Be Successful – Time Management
Critical in today’s business environment
Get used to managing time efficiently
Techniques in “Planning Fundamentals” section
MIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCEHow to Be Successful - Be prepared for class
Read material ahead of time Attend class Ask questions Do homework (practice, practice, etc) Study every day (don’t cram) Use Tutorial Center, Study Guides,
Teams , Office hours
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How to Be Successful - Get involved
Join clubs – MIS Benefits: Networking, new friends,
new cultures, your chosen field, other fields
Develop leadership skills Demonstrate initiative Looks great on resume!
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MIS Department (BT250) Faculty office hours – Drop In Library, Tutorial Center, Counseling, Career Planning & Placement Center (4-
6033) Alumni Association (4-3430) BSAC – Business Student Advisement
Center (4-3435)
How to Be Successful - Resources
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How to Be Successful - Resources
Business Student Advisement Center (BSAC) Located in BBC008, 4-3435 Course schedule planning General education advising Graduation planning and preparation Changes of major Equivalencies for transfer courses Clearance for upper division course reg. Approval of business minors
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How to Be Successful – Grades Matter
Potential Employers Graduate School Career Choice Limitation Performance Assessment Self Assessment
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How to Be Successful - Skill Sets Required
Technical – Depends on Elective Track Communication - Oral Communication - Written Critical Thinking – Problem Solving Leadership – Self and Others