Careers in Information Systems Joe Latimer North Dakota State University Joseph.Latimer@ndsu.nodak.edu

Why Choose a Career in Information Systems? Information Technology is a necessary ingredient for competing in the global marketplace. Companies need qualified employees to plan, design, build, implement, maintain, and manage information systems. Information Technology Association of America estimates that there are 190,000 unfilled positions in Information Systems across the United States. The popularity of the Internet and the rise of Electronic Commerce The are 50 million Internet users. 1 million Internet commerce transactions daily. IBM estimates the computer industry will generate $380 billion in global sales of hardware, software and services in the year 2000.

Computer Science or MIS/CIS Programming Computer hardware Strong Math Skills MIS/CIS Managing technology Business knowledge Strong Analytical Skills

Computerworld’s 2002 Salary Survey

2002 NDSU Employment Report Salary Found Major Range Job Accounting 20 - 32 - 40K 100% Business 16 - 28 - 75K 94% MIS 20 - 33 - 51K 87% CS 24 - 40 - 70K 83%

The Value of Education Education Level Typical Earnings Unemployment Rate Some high school $21,400 6.5% High school grad $28,800 3.5% Some college $32,400 2.9% Associate degree $35,400 2.3% Bachelor’s degree $46,300 1.8% Master’s degree $55,300 1.6%

Selecting The Right Technology Major Management Information Systems, MIS Information Technology, IT (not available at NDSU) Computer Science, CS Electrical & Computer Engineering, ECE

Choosing a College/University Does the program offer: Analytical skills (analysis and design of systems and databases) Technical skills (programming, networks, operating systems) Organizational skills (an understanding of business processes in the areas of accounting, finance, management, marketing, and operations) Soft skills (communication, people, team work) Opportunities to get real world experience (internships, co-ops)

Popular Job Skills Web Development Network Management Object-oriented Programming Database Administration Client/Server Computing

Popular Languages, Development Tools and Platforms C, C++ Visual C++ MS Visual Basic COBOL HTML Java .Net Oracle DBMS PowerBuilder SQL Server Unix Windows 2000 Windows XP

Cost of Attending NDSU 2003-2004 ND Resident Per Year Tuition 3,374.00 Student Fees 480.72 Matriculation Fee 45.00 Technology Fee 110.00 Room and Board 4,471.00 Total $8,480.72