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The MIS Major at UNCW
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Why Major In Information Systems? or considering double majoring!
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According to the Dept of Labor, IS jobs will be the 2 nd highest demanded occupation in the 2004-2014 period NC Tomorrow projects 23,000 new IT jobs will be needed in North Carolina in the next 10 years (3 rd highest growth occupation) Sources: http://www.bls.gov/emp/emptab3.htmhttp://www.bls.gov/emp/emptab3.htm http://www.nctomorrow.com
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Pay!!! The Bureau of Labor Statistics places IS job growth in the highest pay category +41K/year for Bachelor Degrees!
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IT Professions have 5 of the top 10 growth jobs in the next 10 years Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics for jobs paying more than $46,360.
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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
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Outsourcing is not projected to impact IS majors as the majority of jobs in IT being outsourced are programming jobs. Business Week reported firms are reducing their outsourcing for IT 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.
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Business Savvy Technical Aptitude Good 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
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Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
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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
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Systems Analyst I --- $49,700 Business Analyst I -- $47,200 Source of all salary information: Source: Monster.com (March 2008) Average Salaries for Charlotte / Raleigh Metropolitan Area (range of salaries is generally average +/- 15%) Typical Cape Fear Salaries are $3,000 less
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Design and maintain data files that support the day to day operations Ensure that the data is accurate Ensure that the data is secure Example: US Airways database to track flights and passengers
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Database Analyst I - $54, 900 Database Administrator - $85,600
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Provide the communications backbone for an organization Connect internal networks Connect with external networks Provide security
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LAN Support I --- $46,050 Telecommunications Tech I --- $44,600 Network Administrator --- $45,500
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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 languages Manage a Web Site May be an entry level job leading to promotion.
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Programmer - $51,500 Software Engineer - $53,900 Web Designer – 60, 800 Web Software Developer - $70,750 Webmaster - $64,500
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Help Desk Consultant Assist users throughout an organization to use the software effectively Great way to meet many people at various levels Typical Salary --- $42,900
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IT Auditor Usually employed by big accounting firms and assigned to consult with clients Typical Salary --- $48,800
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Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics for jobs paying more than $46,360.
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TitleCurrentEntry Level Hiring Above Entry Hiring 2002 Rank (entry) Help Desk325169623 Software Development81078651 Networking19469412 Systems Analysis70848524 Technical21532355 IT Auditing2713132* Server Management1691332* Web Development5913116 IT Management237855* Database917147 Graphic Design70658 IT Security4164* Tech Sales3416*
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7 Upper Level MIS Courses Must be a business major MIS 213 1 Programming Course (either MIS or CS)
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◦ Learn the basics of hardware/software ◦ Increase software skills ◦ Basic IS terminology ◦ Required of all business majors
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MIS 216 – Intro to Programming ◦ Learn the concepts of programming in Visual Basic with a business perspective Computer Science – CSC 121 ◦ Learn the concepts of programming in JAVA ◦ JAVA is the 2 nd most utilized programming language in terms of new code (C is first)
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MIS 315 – Database Structures ◦ Learn to build larger database structures and find data quickly MIS 316 – Computer Concepts and Applications ◦ Advanced programming in a visual environment using Visual Basic.Net, a Rapid Application Language
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MIS 323/416 – Telecommunications ◦ Learn the basics of how machines communicate with each other using the CISCO recommended curriculum
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MIS 411 – Systems Analysis ◦ Learn to analyze an organization and suggest possible solutions to its current information problems or ways to realize new opportunities MIS 413 – Systems Design ◦ Design and implement a real world application via a web environment (ASP.net development, 2007 most popular web development environment, now exceeding JAVA!)
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MIS 310 – Web Development (Client Side) MIS 312 – Hardware and Software MIS 318 – International MIS MIS 324 – Network Security Project Management; Data Mining; Management of Technology
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Chemical Engineering, $55,900 Information Technology, $50,000 Accounting, $45,700 Finance/Economics, $45,100 Operations / Management, $39,800 Marketing/Management, $36,200 Source: Information Week, 1/14/2008
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AAI Castle Branch (NC123) EMS (Education Mgt Systems) GE (Energy) New Hanover County Interroll New Hanover Regional Medical PPD SageIsland Communication TrepX Wilmington Group Visionair Wilmington Port Authorities Wilmington Shipping and more
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Deloitte & Touche Wilmington NC Erickson Communities Washington DC Ernst & Young Charlotte NC GE Energy Wilmington NC Glaxo Smith Kline Raleigh NC Grant Thornton Fort Lauderdale FL IBM New York NY & Durham Infranet Technologies Wilmington NC
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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
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Seattle – 20% San Francisco – 19% Dallas – 19% Atlanta – 15% Charlotte – 9% Miami – 16% D.C. – 18% Baltimore – 18%
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MIS 315 ◦ Learn more about databases ◦ Useful for all business majors MIS 216 ◦ Introduction to programming (Logic)
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Additional information on the ISOM department website. To declare MIS as your major or double major you need to complete a form at the registrar’s office.
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