Transcript Introduction to MIS Management Information Systems Prof. David Murray [email protected] www.buffalo.edu/~djmurray Overview  Common questions about MIS  What is Management Information Systems (MIS)?  Careers in MIS  MIS Concentration Coursework  Tips for Undergraduate Students.

Introduction to MIS
Management
Information
Systems
Prof. David Murray
[email protected]
www.buffalo.edu/~djmurray
Overview
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Common questions about MIS
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What is Management Information
Systems (MIS)?
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Careers in MIS
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MIS Concentration Coursework
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Tips for Undergraduate Students
Common Questions about MIS
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What is MIS?
How are MIS and CS different?
Does MIS involve a lot of computer
programming?
What are potential careers in MIS?
Can I succeed in MIS without a strong
computer or technical background?
What can I do to further myself in the MIS
field while I’m still a student?
What is MIS?
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Identifying the information that is
needed for effective decision making
in organizations and developing
information systems to satisfy those
needs
In other words…
“ MIS is using technology to
create business value.”
What is MIS?
What do MIS professionals do?
TECHNOLOGY
BUSINESS
Bridge the gap between
business and technical minds
MIS Career Outlook – GREAT!
Five fastest growing occupations between 2004 and
2014 for individuals with a Bachelor's degree:
- Network systems & data communications analysts
- Physician assistants
- Computer software engineers, applications
- Computer software engineers, systems software
- Network and computer systems administrators
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocotjt1.htm
MIS Career Outlook – Pays well too!
Projected percent growth in occupations from 2004 to 2014
- Network systems & data communications analysts (54.6%)
- Computer software engineers, applications (48.4%)
- Computer software engineers, systems software (43%)
- Network and computer systems administrators (38.4%)
- Database administrators (38.2%)
- Computer systems analyst (31.4%)
These positions are ranked in the top 25% for median
earnings and are in the BLS list of fastest growing jobs.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://www.bls.gov/emp/emptab21.htm
MIS Careers
What general careers are there in MIS?
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Project Managers / CIO
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Systems Analysis and Design
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Software Design
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Internet
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Database
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Network / Telecommunications
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Technical Sales
Careers in MIS
What does it take to succeed?
SOFT SKILLS
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Communication
Teamwork
Patience
Creativity
Decision Making
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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Technical Curiosity
Problem Solving
Analytical
Technological Knowledge
Synthesis
BUSINESS SKILLS!
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Source: CIO, March 1, 2002
MIS@UB
What classes will I take?
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Business Core
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Finance, Marketing, Human Resources,
Accounting, MIS (MGS351), etc...
MIS Concentration
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Java Programming (CSE113)
Telecommunications Technology (MGS402)
Database Management (MGS404)
Systems Analysis and Design (MGS405)
MIS Coursework Schedule
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Take anytime prior to final semester:
CSE113
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Take anytime during Junior year (core class):
MGS351
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Take during first semester Senior year:
MGS402 and MGS404
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Take during second semester Senior year:
MGS405
Characteristics of Successful
MIS Students
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They truly enjoy technology
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The top students have the initiative and drive
to learn things on their own
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Many pursue MIS related jobs and
internships while in school (CIT)
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They understand non-MIS business classes
are just as important to their career success
MIS@UB – What can I do now?
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Get involved! (MISA)
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Seek out technology-related jobs and/or
internships
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Develop soft skills and technical skills
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Use your computer to solve your own
problems
Explore technology certifications
Questions?
Feel free to contact me if you have any
questions about the MIS concentration
Professor David Murray
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[email protected]
AIM Screen Name: MGS351
Office: Jacobs 284
Phone: 645-3249
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