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A Minor in Computer Information Systems. … a career for the future. Student Learning Outcomes. A student who graduates from the Division of Computer Information Systems should be able to possess the following: 1. Practical knowledge of various productivity software package
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A Minor inComputer Information Systems … a career for the future
Student Learning Outcomes A student who graduates from the Division of Computer Information Systems should be able to possess the following: 1. Practical knowledge of various productivity software package 2. Practical knowledge of various programming languages 3. Knowledge of information systems development methods and techniques 4. Knowledge of data communications and local area networks 5. Knowledge of communication skills
Job Opportunities • Computer User Liaisons • Programmers • Business and Systems Analysts • Computer Engineer • Data Base Administrator • Computer Support Specialist • Web Master • Assistant Network Manager
AllTel ACXIOM Wal-Mart Century Tel ArkSys Dillards UAMS JRMC Hewlett Packard Area School Districts Potlatch Georgia Pacific Price Lumber Co. Commercial Bank CNA Health Partners Entergy Sprint Drew Memorial Hospital Datatronics Tulane University EmployersOur students are employed by the following employers throughout the region
Employer Expectations • Students should exhibit: • Listening skills • Communication skills • Team work ability • Problem solving abilities • New technology adaptability • Time management talents
Coursework RequiredCompletion of the minor requirements will require a minimum of three (3) semesters • Minor Requirements (24 credit hours) CIS 2203 Programming Microcomputers • Choose one: • CIS 3423 COBOLor • CIS 3443 Object-Oriented Programming • CIS 3523 Structured System Analysis & Design • CIS 4503 Business Data Communications • 12 Additional hours of CIS courses
Dedicated instructional server LAN lab World-wide web lab Web development E-commerce Computer Network Security Innovative Training
Dedicated Faculty & Staff Administrative Support: Kathryn Jacobs Back row: Chair Brian Hairston, Lynn Harris, Ked Donham, and Jean Hendrix Front row: Terri Cossey, Lori Selby, and Angela Marsh
Job Opportunities • Programmers • Business and Systems Analysts • Computer Engineer • Data Base Administrator • Computer Support Specialist • Web Master • Network Manager
Student Involvement • CIS Club • Our students are involved: • Christmas food drive • Community coat drive • Relay for Life • Computer workshop for elementary students • Intramural athletics
Arkansas Programming Contest • 2009 – 1st & 2nd place • 2008 – 1st place • 2006 – 2nd & 3rd place • 2005 – 3rd place • 2003 - 3rd place • 2002 – 1st place • 1996 – 1st place
A Minor inComputer Information Systems … a career for the future