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Welcome New and Returning Majors!

Welcome New and Returning Majors!. Fall 2008 Dr. John Tyworth Chair, SC&IS Department Ms. Kitty Riley Instructor in MIS Mr. Norm Aggon Assistant Chair, SC&IS Department. Agenda. Welcome and introductions Planning your courses Advising Preparing for employment Getting involved Clubs

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Welcome New and Returning Majors!

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  1. Welcome New and Returning Majors! Fall 2008 Dr. John Tyworth Chair, SC&IS Department Ms. Kitty Riley Instructor in MIS Mr. Norm Aggon Assistant Chair, SC&IS Department

  2. Agenda • Welcome and introductions • Planning your courses • Advising • Preparing for employment • Getting involved • Clubs • Mentoring • Internships • Q&A • Refreshments

  3. Top Ranked Programs • Ranked #1 by Supply Chain Management Review, Fall 2006 • Jumped from 5th to 3rd best in nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2009 • Top 20 program in management information systems Introduction

  4. Agenda • Welcome and introductions • Planning your courses • Communication and advising • Preparing for employment • Getting involved • Clubs • Mentoring • Internships • Q&A • Refreshments

  5. M I S Major http://ugstudents.smeal.psu.edu/academics-advising/degree-requirements/majors/management-information-systems Planning Your Courses

  6. “Two-Piece” for M I S Major • SC&IS 404, 405 Recommended • Accounting: 471, 472 (select 2) • Finance: 305, 408 • Int’l Business: 303, 403, 404, 440, 450 (select 2 or complete the IB minor) • Marketing: 330, 445 • Management: 326, 471 • Risk Analysis: BA 427, INS 405, SCM 456 • Entrepreneurship: Mgmt 425, 426 • Economics: Select 3 credits 300/400, Select 3 credits 400 level courses Planning Your Courses

  7. Fall5th B A 302 / 303 B A 301 / 304 M I S 432 Two-piece course M I S 431 7th 8th M I S 434 or / 442Two-piece course Internship Typical Undergraduate Sequence Spring6th 9th M I S 442 / 479W Planning Your Courses

  8. MIS Courses 2008-2009 • Kathleen Riley – M I S 204 / M I S 431/M I S 446 • Henry Bi – M I S 479W, MIS 431 • Ed Glantz – M I S 204 / M I S 390 • Zan Huang – M I S 432, MIS 204H • John Jordan – M I S 446 • Akhil Kumar – M I S 434 • Lisa Mensinger – M I S 204 • Zhe Shan – M I S 434 • Jun Shu – M I S 442 / MIS 432 Introduction

  9. SC&IS Prescribed Courseshttp://ugstudents.smeal.psu.edu/academics-advising/degree-requirements/majors/supply-chain-and-information-systems Planning Your Courses

  10. “Two-Piece” for SC&IS Major MIS 390 and either 446 or 479 Recommended—Earn an ISM Minor! • Accounting: 471, 472 (select 2) • Information Systems Management – M I S 390, M I S 446 • Finance: 305, 408 • Int’l Business: 303, 403, 404, 440, 450 (select 2 or complete the IB minor) • Marketing: 330, 445 • Management: 326, 471 • Management Information Systems: 431, 432 (legacy) • Risk Analysis: BA 427, INS405, SCM 456 • Entrepreneurship: Mgmt 425, 426 • Economics: Select 3 credits 300/400, Select 3 credits 400 level courses Planning Your Courses

  11. “New ISM Minor” for SC&IS Majors Nine credits (new courses) • MIS 390 (3 Cr.) Information Systems Management and Applications • MIS 446 (3 Cr.) Global Information Systems • MIS 479 (3Cr.) Management of Operations Information/ERP In addition to: • MIS 204 (3 Credits) • BA 241 (2 Cr.) and BA 242 (2 Cr.) or BA 243 (4 Cr.) • BA 302 (2 Cr.) or SCM 310 (3Cr.) • BA 304 (2Cr.) or Mgmt 301 (3 Cr.) Contact Professor Riley at kriley@psu.edu Planning Your Courses

  12. Fall5th Spring6th B A 302, 303 B A 301, 304 SC&IS 404, 405, 406W Two-piece course 7th 8th SC&IS 421, 450 Two-piece course Internship Two-Year Sequence Planning Your Courses

  13. SCM Courses – 2008-2009 • Norm Aggon – BA 302, SCM 450 • Marilyn Blanco - SCM 200 • Frank Chelko – SCM 406W, BA 302 • Christopher Craighead – SCM 406W • David Huff – SCM 405 • Mirko Kremer - SCM 421 • Jiayi Li - SCM 405 • Elena Katok – SCM 421 Introduction

  14. SCM Courses – 2007-2008 • Bob Novack – SCM 404, 450, BA 302 Sapphire • Valery Pavlov – SCM 421 • Ralph Sees – SCM 406 W • Dawn Russell – SCM 406W • Alan Stenger – SCM 450 • Evelyn Thomchick – SCM 406 W • Gene Tyworth – SCM 421 • Felisa Preciado Walters – BA 302, 302H, • Susan Xu – SCM 421 Introduction

  15. Agenda • Welcome and introductions • Planning your courses • Communications and advising • Preparing for employment • Getting involved • Clubs • Mentoring • Internships • Q&A • Refreshments

  16. Communications and Advising • Course selection, study abroad, forms, minor applications, etc • UG Advising Center ( 2nd Floor Business), 863-1947 • Careers, professional development, recommendation letters, Graduate School • Faculty Advisors (4th Floor Business) • SCM and MIS course registration assistance • Staff Assistants – (4th Floor Business) • Teresa Lehman and Beth Bower Questions About: Advising

  17. Smeal Office of International Programs • Maureen Desorcie (mgd10@psu.edu) • Assistant Director International Programs • International Business Minor • Study Abroad Advising

  18. Smeal Office of International Programs Austin J. Jaffe Director Maureen Desorcie Assistant Director Donna Davison, Markus Maier, and Meg Brower are International Programs Coordinators Appointments 865-4264

  19. Expand Your Comfort ZoneChange Your Life Forever • More effort is better • Home stay • Language • Cultural experiences • Volunteering

  20. A New Global Perspective • Confidence in your abilities • New interests and friends • Cross-cultural sensitivity • Global business understanding • Appreciation for others’ ways

  21. Communicating Your Experiences • Web site • Blog or journal • Talk with student groups and friends • Class projects and papers • Resume • Interviews

  22. Deadlines & Resources • Spring 2009 is September 15 • Summer 2009 is February 15 • Fall 2009 is January 20 • Education Abroad Fair is Sept 23 HUB Alumni Hall 11-5:00 • International Programs at 410 Boucke http://www.international.psu.edu/ea/ • Smeal Office of International Programs http://ugstudents.smeal.psu.edu/study-abroad

  23. International Business Minor • Submit application before departure • Appointment for an IB sub abroad • Accredit classes with a syllabus • Send us your stories and photos

  24. Communications and Advising • Course selection, study abroad, forms, minor applications, etc • UG Advising Center ( 2nd Floor Business), 863-1947 • Careers, professional development, recommendation letters, Graduate School • Faculty Advisors (4th Floor Business) • SCM and MIS course registration assistance • Staff Assistants – (4th Floor Business) • Teresa Lehman and Beth Bower Questions About: Advising

  25. Communications and Advising Questions About: • Full time job placement services • Tami Barnes, tlh3@psu.edu • See upcoming slides • Discussions about upcoming events, career information, alumni help, current real world supply chain issues, etc. • emails • Nittany Lion Supply Chain Network Blog http://www.personal.psu.edu/nxa12/blogs/nittanylionsupplychainnetwork/ • In class power point slides • Web site Advising

  26. URLs • https://intranet.smeal.psu.edu/ • https://intranet.smeal.psu.edu/uprog/edabroad/Index.html • https://intranet.smeal.psu.edu/students/oip/ugrads.html • http://www.personal.psu.edu/nxa12/blogs/nittanylionsupplychainnetwork/ Advising

  27. Agenda • Welcome and introductions • Planning your courses • Communications and advising • Preparing for employment • Getting involved • Clubs • Mentoring • Internships • Q&A • Refreshments

  28. Career Placement Workshop • 110 Business On September 4th at 5:45 PM • Important topics (and pizza!) • Career opportunities • Internships • Placement services • Career fairs • Professional development opportunities • University Career Fair—Bryce Jordan Center- Sept. 15th-19th • Supply Chain Career Fair Coffeehouse Sept. 22 @ 6 PM • Supply Chain Career Fair Sept. 23 – 24, From Noon until 4 PM Career Placement

  29. Important Dates/Web Sites • Supply Chain and MIS Picnic- Sept. 10th on the Third Floor Terrace from Noon – 1:30 PM • Careers Workshop – Sept. 4th in 110 Business @ 5:45 PM • http://ugstudents.smeal.psu.edu/careers/internships-co-ops • http://www.fairs.sa.psu.edu/fall • http://www.events.psu.edu/ (choose Smeal from box) • Check emails with subject ” Corporate Relations Career Announcements” from tlh3@psu.edu Career Placement

  30. Agenda • Welcome and introductions • Planning your courses • Communications and advising • Preparing for employment • Getting involved • Q&A • Refreshments

  31. Getting Involved---Scholarships R Gene Richter Scholarship: • Previous PSU Supply Chain Department Winners: • Andrew Spicher 2008 • Doug Burke 2008 • Leslie Hubbard 2007 • Marcio Oliveira 2006 • Tania Santiago 2005 • Benefits: • Accelerated Mentorship & Networking Program • All expenses paid opportunity to attend ISM Conference • May 3-6 in Charlotte, North Carolina • $5000 in tuition assistance • Applications Will Be Forthcoming! • www.richterfoundation.org Getting Involved

  32. Getting Involved---Clubs • Supply Chain Management Association • President: Matt Matsko • Vice-President: Linlyn Chow • Treasurer : Brett Schneck • APICS Student Chapter • President: Lauran Chuday • Vice-President: Christopher Johnson • Director Of membership: Jamie Marshall • SAPSIG • President: Jim Peters • Vice-President: Kirsten Burghardt • Treasurer: Mike Boyson • Management Information Systems Association • President: Tom Stevenson • Vice-President: Shashana Williams • Treasurer: Matt Collapietro Getting Involved

  33. -Largest Supply Chain/Logistics-related organization at PSU -Increase your internship/co-op/full-time opportunities through our extensive corporate network -Add value to your resume through the opportunities we provide our members to do volunteer work, participate in THON, and also projects to benefit Smeal Penn State SCMA First General Meeting: Thurs, 9/4, 6:30pm 110 Wartik Also, be sure to stop by our table at the Smeal Involvement Fair the night of September 3! clubs.psu.edu/up/scma

  34. BRAND NEW STUDENT CHAPTER • Great leadership and networking opportunities • Over 40 dues-paying members – graduate & undergraduate students welcome • Programs this fall 2008 by Wal-Mart, Johnson & Johnson, Penske Logistics Interested? Contact current APICS President Lauren Chuday with questions and membership information. Lauren.Chuday@gmail.com

  35. Goals of the Club To educate students on the nature of ERP products (such as SAP) To impart to members a core set of marketable ERP skills To provide members with advice from industry professionals (through speakers) To provide students with resources to further their SAP/ERP education

  36. The Management and Information Systems Association Benefits and events include: Internship Opportunities Learn more about the MIS major Boost your résumé Corporate Networking Résumé & Interview workshops • Philanthropic Projects: • Database Team- Shawn Andes (saa5013) • To develop member database analysis skills while providing assistance to business and organizations within the Penn State Community • Web Development- Shameer Douglas (sod106) • To develop member web development skills while providing assistance to other Penn State student organizations Joining MISA is free and easy email us at MISA@psu.edu MISA website

  37. Agenda • Welcome and introductions • Planning your courses • Communications and advising • Preparing for employment • Getting involved • Q&A • Refreshments Nittany Lion Supply Chain Network Blog Site: http://www.personal.psu.edu/nxa12/blogs/nittanylionsupplychainnetwork/

  38. Agenda • Welcome and introductions • Planning your courses • Communications and advising • Preparing for employment • Getting involved • Q&A • Refreshments Nittany Lion Supply Chain Network Blog Site: http://www.personal.psu.edu/nxa12/blogs/nittanylionsupplychainnetwork/

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