Minor in Information Systems

1. C I S D E P A R T M E N T Minor in Information Systems Minor in Information Systems Minor in Information Systems Minor in Information Systems Minor in Information Systems C I S D E P A R T M E N T C I S D E P A R T M E N T C I S D E P A R T M E N T C I S D E P A R T M E N T

2. Agenda • What is a Minor? • Why minor in Information Systems? • Are there good jobs? • What courses do I need? • What is the quality of the department offering the minor? • What do students think of the courses? • Who should I contact?

3. A Minor? • What is a minor? • A minor is a set of courses that allows you to concentrate your studies in a certain area. • Minors combine with your major to enhance your marketability and ability to get a job. • For undergraduates majoring in GSU’s College of Arts & Sciences or other GSU colleges, a minor can be earned by taking only 5 courses. • Who can have a minor? • Any undergraduate student with a major outside the College of Business is eligible for a minor.

4. A Minor? • What is a minor? • A minor is a set of courses that allows you to concentrate your studies in a certain area. • Minors combine with your major to enhance your marketability and ability to get a job. • For undergraduates majoring in GSU’s College of Arts & Sciences or other GSU colleges, a minor can be earned by taking only 5 courses. • Who can have a minor? • Any undergraduate student with a major outside the College of Business is eligible for a minor.

5. A Minor? • What is a minor? • A minor is a set of courses that allows you to concentrate your studies in a certain area. • Minors combine with your major to enhance your marketability and ability to get a job. • For undergraduates majoring in GSU’s College of Arts & Sciences or other GSU colleges, a minor can be earned by taking only 5 courses. • Who can have a minor? • Any undergraduate student with a major outside the College of Business is eligible for a minor.

6. Why Minor in Information Systems? • Information Systems (IS) is the use of computers and information to enable people and organizations to be more creative and productive and it develops skills in: • identifying the needs of an individual or organization, • designing and develop systems to meet those requirements, and • rolling out these systems to solve real-world problems. • You would learn how to apply the latest technology to improve the delivery of products and services while insuring that the systems are secure. • Information Systems is distinct from computer science (a department in the College of Arts & Sciences) in that it is much more business-oriented. • Computer scientists focus more on computer hardware, computer languages, and operating and specialized systems software.

7. Why Minor in Information Systems? • Information Systems (IS) is the use of computers and information to enable people and organizations to be more creative and productive and it develops skills in: • identifying the needs of an individual or organization, • designing and develop systems to meet those requirements, and • rolling out these systems to solve real-world problems. • You would learn how to apply the latest technology to improve the delivery of products and services while insuring that the systems are secure. • Information Systems is distinct from computer science (a department in the College of Arts & Sciences) in that it is much more business-oriented. • Computer scientists focus more on computer hardware, computer languages, and operating and specialized systems software.

8. Why Minor in Information Systems? • Information Systems (IS) is the use of computers and information to enable people and organizations to be more creative and productive and it develops skills in: • identifying the needs of an individual or organization, • designing and develop systems to meet those requirements, and • rolling out these systems to solve real-world problems. • You would learn how to apply the latest technology to improve the delivery of products and services while insuring that the systems are secure. • Information Systems is distinct from computer science (a department in the College of Arts & Sciences) in that it is much more business-oriented. • Computer scientists focus more on computer hardware, computer languages, and operating and specialized systems software.

9. Why Minor in Information Systems? • Designed for undergraduate students who want to participate in the digital revolution that is transforming organizations and society • Becoming increasingly important in such fields as biology, communications, psychology, music, art & design, political science, sociology, and education • Add this to your intellectual toolkit and maximize your marketability!

10. Why Minor in Information Systems? • Designed for undergraduate students who want to participate in the digital revolution that is transforming organizations and society • Becoming increasingly important in such fields as biology, communications, psychology, music, art & design, political science, sociology, and education • Add this to your intellectual toolkit and maximize your marketability!

11. Why Minor in Information Systems? • Designed for undergraduate students who want to participate in the digital revolution that is transforming organizations and society • Becoming increasingly important in such fields as biology, communications, psychology, music, art & design, political science, sociology, and education • Add this to your intellectual toolkit and maximize your marketability!

12. Why Minor in Information Systems? • Designed for undergraduate students who want to participate in the digital revolution that is transforming organizations and society • Becoming increasingly important in such fields as biology, communications, psychology, music, art & design, political science, sociology, and education • Add this to your intellectual toolkit and maximize your marketability!

13. Are there good jobs available to minors in Computer Information Systems? The following #1 ranked job is from a list of the highest-paying jobs typically held by those with associate degrees. Arts & Sciences majors who minor in Computer Information Systems would qualify for the job of computer specialist. 1. Computer specialist -- $59,480Depending on the employer, computer specialists perform a variety of functions, ranging from support to coordinating security. Employers prefer graduates who have completed a core set of courses in the fundamentals of information systems applications. 2. Nuclear technician -- $59,2003. Dental hygienist -- $58,3504. Radiation therapist -- $57,7005. Nuclear medicine technologist -- $55,840 – Based on starting salary information provided by the US Federal government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics

14. Are there good jobs available to minors in Computer Information Systems? The following #1 ranked job is from a list of the highest-paying jobs typically held by those with associate degrees. Arts & Sciences majors who minor in Computer Information Systems would qualify for the job of computer specialist. 1. Computer specialist -- $59,480Depending on the employer, computer specialists perform a variety of functions, ranging from support to coordinating security. Employers prefer graduates who have completed a core set of courses in the fundamentals of information systems applications. 2. Nuclear technician -- $59,2003. Dental hygienist -- $58,3504. Radiation therapist -- $57,7005. Nuclear medicine technologist -- $55,840 – Based on starting salary information provided by the US Federal government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics

15. Are there good jobs available to minors in Computer Information Systems? The following #1 ranked job is from a list of the highest-paying jobs typically held by those with associate degrees. Arts & Sciences majors who minor in Computer Information Systems would qualify for the job of computer specialist. 1. Computer specialist -- $59,480Depending on the employer, computer specialists perform a variety of functions, ranging from support to coordinating security. Employers prefer graduates who have completed a core set of courses in the fundamentals of information systems applications. 2. Nuclear technician -- $59,2003. Dental hygienist -- $58,3504. Radiation therapist -- $57,7005. Nuclear medicine technologist -- $55,840 – Based on starting salary information provided by the US Federal government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics

16. How would an Information Systems Minor complement your Major? • For majors in political science, information systems are important tools for conducting public opinion polls, electronic voting, and providing access to information and services (i.e., e-government). • Bioinformatics is a hot new area that combines molecular biology with computer information systems. This is an exciting area in which computer information technology is being used to develop new drugs to treat, cure and prevent human disease. • For communications majors, digital media and related technologies are revolutionizing print, video, and web-based communications. • For majors in music or art & design, information systems are opening up new avenues of expression and have become essential in design work. • For education major, a basic knowledge of information systems is essential for teaching computer literacy in the classroom and for delivery of instructional materials.

17. How would an Information Systems Minor complement your Major? • For majors in political science, information systems are important tools for conducting public opinion polls, electronic voting, and providing access to information and services (i.e., e-government). • Bioinformatics is a hot new area that combines molecular biology with computer information systems. This is an exciting area in which computer information technology is being used to develop new drugs to treat, cure and prevent human disease. • For communications majors, digital media and related technologies are revolutionizing print, video, and web-based communications. • For majors in music or art & design, information systems are opening up new avenues of expression and have become essential in design work. • For education major, a basic knowledge of information systems is essential for teaching computer literacy in the classroom and for delivery of instructional materials.

18. How would an Information Systems Minor complement your Major? • For majors in political science, information systems are important tools for conducting public opinion polls, electronic voting, and providing access to information and services (i.e., e-government). • Bioinformatics is a hot new area that combines molecular biology with computer information systems. This is an exciting area in which computer information technology is being used to develop new drugs to treat, cure and prevent human disease. • For communications majors, digital media and related technologies are revolutionizing print, video, and web-based communications. • For majors in music or art & design, information systems are opening up new avenues of expression and have become essential in design work. • For education major, a basic knowledge of information systems is essential for teaching computer literacy in the classroom and for delivery of instructional materials.

19. How would an Information Systems Minor complement your Major? • For majors in political science, information systems are important tools for conducting public opinion polls, electronic voting, and providing access to information and services (i.e., e-government). • Bioinformatics is a hot new area that combines molecular biology with computer information systems. This is an exciting area in which computer information technology is being used to develop new drugs to treat, cure and prevent human disease. • For communications majors, digital media and related technologies are revolutionizing print, video, and web-based communications. • For majors in music or art & design, information systems are opening up new avenues of expression and have become essential in design work. • For education major, a basic knowledge of information systems is essential for teaching computer literacy in the classroom and for delivery of instructional materials.

20. How would an Information Systems Minor complement your Major? • For majors in political science, information systems are important tools for conducting public opinion polls, electronic voting, and providing access to information and services (i.e., e-government). • Bioinformatics is a hot new area that combines molecular biology with computer information systems. This is an exciting area in which computer information technology is being used to develop new drugs to treat, cure and prevent human disease. • For communications majors, digital media and related technologies are revolutionizing print, video, and web-based communications. • For majors in music or art & design, information systems are opening up new avenues of expression and have become essential in design work. • For education major, a basic knowledge of information systems is essential for teaching computer literacy in the classroom and for delivery of instructional materials.

21. How would an Information Systems Minor complement your Major? • For majors in political science, information systems are important tools for conducting public opinion polls, electronic voting, and providing access to information and services (i.e., e-government). • Bioinformatics is a hot new area that combines molecular biology with computer information systems. This is an exciting area in which computer information technology is being used to develop new drugs to treat, cure and prevent human disease. • For communications majors, digital media and related technologies are revolutionizing print, video, and web-based communications. • For majors in music or art & design, information systems are opening up new avenues of expression and have become essential in design work. • For education major, a basic knowledge of information systems is essential for teaching computer literacy in the classroom and for delivery of instructional materials.

22. What courses would you have to take? • It’s simple! Just take our basic introductory course, CIS 2010 (Introduction to Information Systems). To round out your minor, just take any 4 of the following courses: • CIS 3300 - Systems Analysis (identify customer needs) • CIS 3310 - Systems Design* (plan the system to identify customer needs) • CIS 3320 - Telecommunications For Business • CIS 3730 - Database Management Systems • CIS 4420 - Intelligent Systems* • CIS 4620 - Management of Information Services • CIS 4680 - Security & Privacy (protecting your business) • CIS 3210 - End-User Application Programming • CIS 3215 - Intermediate Visual Programming* • CIS 3260 - Introduction to programming in C# • CIS 3270 - Internet Programming with Java* *Indicates that course has a prerequisite beyond CIS 2010. Courses without an asterisk have no prerequisites other than CIS 2010.

23. What courses would you have to take? • It’s simple! Just take our basic introductory course, CIS 2010 (Introduction to Information Systems). To round out your minor, just take any 4 of the following courses: • CIS 3300 - Systems Analysis (identify customer needs) • CIS 3310 - Systems Design* (plan the system to identify customer needs) • CIS 3320 - Telecommunications For Business • CIS 3730 - Database Management Systems • CIS 4420 - Intelligent Systems* • CIS 4620 - Management of Information Services • CIS 4680 - Security & Privacy (protecting your business) • CIS 3210 - End-User Application Programming • CIS 3215 - Intermediate Visual Programming* • CIS 3260 - Introduction to programming in C# • CIS 3270 - Internet Programming with Java* *Indicates that course has a prerequisite beyond CIS 2010. Courses without an asterisk have no prerequisites other than CIS 2010.

24. What courses would you have to take? • It’s simple! Just take our basic introductory course, CIS 2010 (Introduction to Information Systems). To round out your minor, just take any 4 of the following courses: • CIS 3300 - Systems Analysis (identify customer needs) • CIS 3310 - Systems Design* (plan the system to identify customer needs) • CIS 3320 - Telecommunications For Business • CIS 3730 - Database Management Systems • CIS 4420 - Intelligent Systems* • CIS 4620 - Management of Information Services • CIS 4680 - Security & Privacy (protecting your business) • CIS 3210 - End-User Application Programming • CIS 3215 - Intermediate Visual Programming* • CIS 3260 - Introduction to programming in C# • CIS 3270 - Internet Programming with Java* *Indicates that course has a prerequisite beyond CIS 2010. Courses without an asterisk have no prerequisites other than CIS 2010.

25. CIS 2010: Intro to Computing in Business CIS Core …plus any 4 of the following courses in Groups 1 or 2… CIS 4620: Managing Info Services CIS 3320: Telecomm in Business CIS 3300: Systems Analysis CIS 3310: Systems Design CIS 3215: Web Development CIS 3210: End User Applications Programming CIS 3730: Database Management CIS 3270: Java Internet Programming CIS 3290: Software Development in C++ CIS 4320: Advances in Networking CIS 3260: Programming in C/C+ CIS 4680: Information Security Group 1 …have prerequisites from Group 1… Group 2 What courses would you have to take?

26. What is the quality of the Computer Information Systems Department? • The Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) is widely recognized as being one of the best departments in the world. • It has more than 20 full-time faculty with doctorates from such schools as Harvard, MIT, Cornell, Indiana, Minnesota, and other prominent universities. Its top rankings include: • #1 undergraduate program in the Southeast USA and 10th in the nation (U.S. News & World Report) • #2 (second only to MIT) among information systems graduate programs in the USA (Computerworld ) • “Top 5” CIS undergraduate programs in the USA (Sourcebook). • Moreover, the CIS department has been ranked #1 in the world for research productivity in two studies published in the journal Communications of the Association for Information Systems. The Department has close links with the Atlanta business community. Each December, the Department sponsors the Chief Information Officer (CIO) Executive Summit, which attracts nearly 200 CIOs from around the Southeast.

27. What is the quality of the Computer Information Systems Department? • The Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) is widely recognized as being one of the best departments in the world. • It has more than 20 full-time faculty with doctorates from such schools as Harvard, MIT, Cornell, Indiana, Minnesota, and other prominent universities. Its top rankings include: • #1 undergraduate program in the Southeast USA and 10th in the nation (U.S. News & World Report) • #2 (second only to MIT) among information systems graduate programs in the USA (Computerworld ) • “Top 5” CIS undergraduate programs in the USA (Sourcebook). • Moreover, the CIS department has been ranked #1 in the world for research productivity in two studies published in the journal Communications of the Association for Information Systems. The Department has close links with the Atlanta business community. Each December, the Department sponsors the Chief Information Officer (CIO) Executive Summit, which attracts nearly 200 CIOs from around the Southeast.

28. What is the quality of the Computer Information Systems Department? • The Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) is widely recognized as being one of the best departments in the world. • It has more than 20 full-time faculty with doctorates from such schools as Harvard, MIT, Cornell, Indiana, Minnesota, and other prominent universities. Its top rankings include: • #1 undergraduate program in the Southeast USA and 10th in the nation (U.S. News & World Report) • #2 (second only to MIT) among information systems graduate programs in the USA (Computerworld ) • “Top 5” CIS undergraduate programs in the USA (Sourcebook). • Moreover, the CIS department has been ranked #1 in the world for research productivity in two studies published in the journal Communications of the Association for Information Systems. The Department has close links with the Atlanta business community. Each December, the Department sponsors the Chief Information Officer (CIO) Executive Summit, which attracts nearly 200 CIOs from around the Southeast.

29. What is the quality of the Computer Information Systems Department? • The Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) is widely recognized as being one of the best departments in the world. • It has more than 20 full-time faculty with doctorates from such schools as Harvard, MIT, Cornell, Indiana, Minnesota, and other prominent universities. Its top rankings include: • #1 undergraduate program in the Southeast USA and 10th in the nation (U.S. News & World Report) • #2 (second only to MIT) among information systems graduate programs in the USA (Computerworld ) • “Top 5” CIS undergraduate programs in the USA (Sourcebook). • Moreover, the CIS department has been ranked #1 in the world for research productivity in two studies published in the journal Communications of the Association for Information Systems. The Department has close links with the Atlanta business community. Each December, the Department sponsors the Chief Information Officer (CIO) Executive Summit, which attracts nearly 200 CIOs from around the Southeast.

30. What is the quality of the Computer Information Systems Department? • The Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) is widely recognized as being one of the best departments in the world. • It has more than 20 full-time faculty with doctorates from such schools as Harvard, MIT, Cornell, Indiana, Minnesota, and other prominent universities. Its top rankings include: • #1 undergraduate program in the Southeast USA and 10th in the nation (U.S. News & World Report) • #2 (second only to MIT) among information systems graduate programs in the USA (Computerworld ) • “Top 5” CIS undergraduate programs in the USA (Sourcebook). • Moreover, the CIS department has been ranked #1 in the world for research productivity in two studies published in the journal Communications of the Association for Information Systems. The Department has close links with the Atlanta business community. Each December, the Department sponsors the Chief Information Officer (CIO) Executive Summit, which attracts nearly 200 CIOs from around the Southeast.

31. What is the quality of the Computer Information Systems Department? • The Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) is widely recognized as being one of the best departments in the world. • It has more than 20 full-time faculty with doctorates from such schools as Harvard, MIT, Cornell, Indiana, Minnesota, and other prominent universities. Its top rankings include: • #1 undergraduate program in the Southeast USA and 10th in the nation (U.S. News & World Report) • #2 (second only to MIT) among information systems graduate programs in the USA (Computerworld ) • “Top 5” CIS undergraduate programs in the USA (Sourcebook). • Moreover, the CIS department has been ranked #1 in the world for research productivity in two studies published in the journal Communications of the Association for Information Systems. The Department has close links with the Atlanta business community. Each December, the Department sponsors the Chief Information Officer (CIO) Executive Summit, which attracts nearly 200 CIOs from around the Southeast.

32. Who are some of the faculty from whom you would be learning? • Dr. Peter Meso teaches information systems analysis, design, and web applications. Using a hands-on approach to instruction, he delights in working with students to find information technology solutions for real business problems. In his current classes, for instance, students are experimenting with new Web technologies to build exciting web-based applications.

33. Who are some of the faculty from whom you would be learning? • Dr. Upkar Varshney specializes in mobile computing and wireless networks that have become critical to day-to-day life. He brings a high level of energy and enthusiasm to his classes and has received numerous teaching awards. He is widely known for his research in wireless and mobile networks, and has some of the most heavily downloaded papers in the field.

34. Who are some of the faculty from whom you would be learning? • Dr. William Robinson gets excellent reviews from his students in requirements analysis and software quality management. Bill is an outstanding teacher who is on the vanguard of technology. He has written over 40 academic articles and recently received a prestigious National Science Foundation research grant.

35. Who are some of the faculty from whom you would be learning? Dr. Veda Storey teaches students how to create and manage the databases that are so vital to businesses worldwide. Companies establish branches and subsidiaries abroad and students need to understand the major problems that can arise if they have databases that are not well managed. Intelligent information systems are a vital link in ensuring that global enterprises are efficient and effective. Dr. Storey has been successfully teaching undergraduates for over twenty years. She graduated from the University of British Columbia, one of the top business schools in Canada. Today she is widely regarded as one of the best known technical scientists in the IS community.

36. What do our graduates say about our Information Systems programs? • Patti Yates: “I just wanted to thank you for doing such a great job…. I am three weeks into my new job, and have been assigned to a small project. I have a requirements document I have to get familiar with really fast! ….Many thanks for your dedication to your CIS students! Without [this education], I would not have such a great opportunity with such a great company!”

37. What do our graduates say about our Information Systems programs? • Jon Kerner: “CIS at GSU…aims to provide a real world, high value education via a solid faculty and a student body made up of experienced professionals.  My time at GSU in CIS was so worthwhile because of what I learned both within and outside of the classroom.”

38. What do our graduates say about our Information Systems programs? • Tom Catudal: “GSU gave me a super platform through which I have developed successful careers in information and communications technology.”

39. What do other students say? • “Absolutely the best classes that I have taken at Georgia State.” • “Kudos to the CIS Department! During my sojourn here I have learned the fundamentals of Information Technology ... Thanks for your dedication and great work. You have done us all a great service.” • “I am more than satisfied with my experience here at GSU and I am proud to be a product of the CIS department.” • “I truly enjoyed my instructors and my time at GSU ...” • “I really enjoyed the experience of working with a client and going through the process of system development.” 

40. Who to Contact? • Contact” • Carl Stucke at cstucke@gsu.edu for further information