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A Major in Computer Information Systems

A Major 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 Major in Computer Information Systems

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  1. A Major inComputer Information Systems … a career for the future

  2. 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. Teamwork problem-solving skills

  3. Job Opportunities • Programmers • Business and Systems Analysts • Computer Engineer • Data Base Administrator • Computer Support Specialist • Web Master • Network Manager

  4. 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 Employers Our students are employed by the following employers throughout the region • 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

  5. Employer Expectations • Students should exhibit: • Problem solving abilities • Listening skills • Team work ability • New technology adaptability • Time management talents • Communication skills

  6. Coursework Required • Bachelor of Science in CIS • General Education Courses • CIS Major Requirements • Supportive Requirements • Electives & Identity Requirements

  7. General Education • 44 hours • English • Speech • Humanities • History • Social Sciences • Math & Science

  8. 36 hours Intro to Computers Programming Microcomputers Microcomputer Applications Advanced Microcomputer Applications COBOL Object-Oriented Programming Analysis & Design Data Communications Database Management Application Software Development CIS 3000-4000 Elective CIS Major Requirements

  9. 24 hours Technical Writing Oral Communication Accounting Economics Statistics Management Marketing 20 hours 17 electives - hours of your choice 3 hours Math/Science AdditionalRequirements

  10. Dedicated instructional server LAN lab World-wide web lab Internships with businesses Web development E-commerce Practical training with faculty Computer Network Security Innovative Training

  11. Dedicated Faculty & Staff • Division Head • Six full-time faculty • Four Adjunct faculty • Administrative Assistant • Two work studies

  12. Student Involvement • CIS Club • Our students are involved: • Christmas food drive • Community coat drive • Relay for Life • Computer workshop for elementary students • Intramural athletics

  13. Arkansas Programming Contest • 2006 – 2nd & 3rd place • 2005 – 3rd place • 2003 - 3rd place • 2002 – 1st place • 1996 – 1st place

  14. Student Loan ForgivenessThe state is offering the following for students majoring in CIS • One year of student loans forgiven for each year of employment in Arkansas in the high-demand field • The loan amount or up to $2,500 per year for a maximum of four years • Contact the Department of Workforce Education at (501) 682-1500 or visit the Department’s web site: http://www.work-ed.state.ar.us

  15. CIS Majors over the past 10 years

  16. CIS Major Graduates

  17. Computer Information Systems … a major for the future

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