1. Careers in Information Technology
Joe Latimer
Accounting & Information Systems
North Dakota State University

2. Why Choose a Career in Information Systems?

3. Why Choose a Career in Information Systems?
Computers are ubiquitous.
Information Technology is a necessary ingredient for competing in the global marketplace.
The popularity of the Internet and the rise of Electronic Commerce
Information Technology Association of America estimates that there are 190,000 unfilled positions in Information Systems across the United States.
Jobs are expected to increase by 86% from 2004 to 2010.

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

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

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

7. 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

8. Computerworld’s 2005 Salary Survey

9. 2004 NDSU Employment Report
Salary Found
Major Range Job
Accounting K %
Business K %
MIS K %
CS K %
CE K %

10. 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%

11. 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)

12. Cost of Attending NDSU 2005-2006 ND Resident Per Year
Tuition ,369.00
Student Fees
Matriculation Fee
Room and Board 5,130.00
Total $10,438.72