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Information Systems

Information Systems. Fisher College of Business Undergraduate Specialization. Overview. What is Information Systems (IS)? Preparation IS at The Fisher College of Business Sample Job Titles and Descriptions Recruitment and Training IS Salaries and Outlook

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Information Systems

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  1. Information Systems Fisher College of Business Undergraduate Specialization

  2. Overview • What is Information Systems (IS)? • Preparation • IS at The Fisher College of Business • Sample Job Titles and Descriptions • Recruitment and Training • IS Salaries and Outlook • Student and Professional Organizations • Study Abroad • IS (Accounting) Department Contact Information

  3. What is IS? • The art of applying information technology to enhance productivity, efficiency and effectiveness of business processes • More than ever companies need the skills offered by information systems majors to help them design, implement and manage the systems that support their operations, management and decision making functions • Every area of business depends on technology • Information systems can also be used to help increase revenue and provide a competitive edge • The objective of these systems is to enhance productivity by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes • Computers and other information technologies are the technical foundations or the tools of information systems

  4. General Preparation for IS • Both technical skills and knowledge of business process and practice are needed by an information systems professional to effectively work in today’s business environment • The field of information systems is unique in that it blends organizational and managerial concerns with the study of information technologies • These skills are necessary to advance into leadership positions, particularly within the information systems functional area of the firm

  5. IS at Fisher • The information systems major emphasizes the application of information technology in business • The IS program combines the technical foundation with the organization understanding and managerial skills necessary to plan for and manage business information systems • The objective of the information systems major is to prepare students for entry into the information systems profession • The program is designed to provide students with • The technical foundation required to develop and function credibly in business and industry; and • Organizational understanding and managerial skills necessary to plan for and manage business information systems

  6. IS Curriculum Specific information about the IS Specialization can be found on the Fisher website under: - Current Students - Undergraduate Students - Academics - Specializations There you will find a complete list requirements as downloadable pdf files

  7. IS Career Overview • Career opportunities for information systems abound • By many accounts, the information technology industry (broadly defined) is the largest and fastest-growing industry in the world, and opportunities within it for high salaries, advancement, and career mobility are greater than in almost any other industry • Computer-based information systems already play a significant role in the operations and management of many enterprises • Numerous opportunities for employment exist within information systems departments and systems support groups in all kinds of organizations (government, industry, and business) for programmers, systems analysts, application development consultants, liaisons with users, database administrators, and information systems managers • The hiring policies for most of these positions in many firms often favor business information systems graduates because they understand not only the technology but also business functions and practice

  8. IS Career Paths • The career paths in information systems are as varied as the industries and organizations that hire IS graduates but there are several major categories for entry level positions

  9. Career Paths for IS Specializations • Technical • Creating or assisting in the creation of technology products (software).  These jobs include programming, database engineering, operations (computer hardware) etc... • Analysis • Interpreting the technology.  This is mainly what the business users would like the technology to do.  These jobs include systems analyst and business analyst.

  10. Types of IS Jobs • Consulting • Applying the analytical and problem solving features of IS with the knowledge of systems and programming; functions as part of a team of consultants • Database and Information Systems Management • Functioning within a company, agency, or organization to manage the various databases and systems where information is collected, stored, processed, retrieved and used; working with the people who access the information --information technology • Systems Analysis, Design, and Management • Helping to design the systems that manage the information • Business Systems Networking/Telecommunications

  11. Sample IS Job Titles • Information Technology Trainee • Systems Analyst • Technical Sales/Customer Service • Database Administrator • Information Systems Manager • IT Development • Information Tech Specialist • IT Integrator • Information Systems Intern • Business Analyst • Information Associate • Management Development Program IS • Consultant • Corporate Audit Information Technology Development

  12. Organizations that Hire IS • Abercrombie & Fitch • Goodyear Tire and Rubber • The Kroger Company • American Electric Power • Giant Eagle, Inc. • Scotts Miracle Gro • Resource Interactive • Marathon Petroleum LLC • Procter and Gamble • Deloitte • Owens Corning • Fifth Third Bank • JPMorgan Chase • General Mills • Thermo Fisher Scientific • Capital One • General Electric • Nationwide • Cardinal Health • State of Ohio • Accenture • NCR

  13. Recruitment and Training of IS • Companies are using a variety of strategies to recruit and train IS candidates ranging from internships to rotational training • Internships are an excellent way for employers to connect with students and introduce students to their organization. Many internships will lead to full time offers upon graduation • Companies also begin very early in Autumn Quarter to recruit June graduates. Students will often have offers by Winter Quarter • Finally, companies have training programs designed to help IS students continue to develop their skills in areas needed by the company. Some training programs help build technical skills; other programs will help the new employee understand the company in order to effectively manage the information systems

  14. IS Salaries • Fisher College of Business (2011-2012) • Full-time $53,071 • Intern $2,951/month • NACE Salary Survey (Spring 2011) • Full-time $54,372

  15. IS Outlook • Outlook in this field is excellent as companies will always be striving to keep their technology and information services ahead of the competition • Depending on the economy, slowdowns in some sectors may see employers of IS grads experience less growth • Companies that are providers of information technology also employ large numbers of information systems graduates • Many positions are available in the marketing groups and service organizations of hardware manufacturers • In the software industry, many opportunities exist in the development, marketing, and application support areas • The rapidly expanding and extraordinarily dynamic systems consulting industry offers a wide variety of career opportunities for information systems majors • The demand for information systems professionals is increasing, and this trend is expected to continue as we advance further into the information age. • See the Occupational Outlook Handbook for additional information: http://www.bls.gov/OCO/

  16. Student IS Organizations • Information Systems Association • http://ohiostateisa.org.ohio-state.edu/ • Additional Fisher Student Organizations • http://fisher.osu.edu/student-groups/undergraduate

  17. What Does the Information Systems Association Do? • The Information Systems Association is: • Empowerment: Through ISA you will interface with a variety of corporate contacts that can guide you along to landing the internship or job of your dreams. We will also help you to develop your skills, your resume, and your knowledge about the technology industry. If you are looking for an edge on the competition, then ISA is perfect for you. • Value: Membership is only $35 per year, which includes pizza at every meeting, a banquet at the River Club during Winter Quarter, and food and games at Dave and Buster’s in the Spring (not to mention the priceless value of meeting corporate contacts and friends). • Fellowship: ISA is a great place to meet some great (and very helpful) people who share many of the same classes and interests as you. ISA is composed of an awesome and diverse collection of Ohio State students, and we hold several social activities throughout the year that will enable you to build friendships, and future contacts.

  18. Professional Organizations • Association for Computing Machinery • The oldest and largest professional association of computer professionals with 85,000 members. Student membership is available • Association for Women in Computing • Dedicated to the advancement of women in the computer industry and has a very reasonable membership fee. • American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) • Applied Computer Security Associates (ACSE) • Center for Secure Information Systems (CSIS) • Computer Security Institute • High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA) • Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) • Information Systems Security Association, Inc. (ISSA) • International Association for Computer Systems Security, Inc. (IACSS) • International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) Technical Committee 11 (TC-11) on Security and Protection in Information Systems

  19. Professional Organizations • International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) • International Society for Professionals in E-Commerce (iSPEC) • The IT Governance Institute • National Classification Management Society, Inc. • National Coalition for the Prevention of Economic Crime • National Security Institute • National White Collar Crime Center • Network Security Framework Forum (NSFF) • PKI Forum • Smart Card Alliance

  20. Study Abroad & Exchange Contacts • Fisher International Programs Office • http://www.fisher.osu.edu/centers/international-ciber • OSU Office of International Affairs • http://oia.osu.edu/ • OIA has many other opportunities for business and non-business opportunities to supplement the Fisher curriculum

  21. Study Abroad & Exchange Programs (Fisher International Programs) • Copenhagen Business School, Denmark • Technische Universitat Dresden, Germany • Nantes Summer School, France • Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland • Quinn School of Business, Dublin, Ireland • London School of Economics, England • Instituto Technologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Mexico • Hong Kong University of Science and Technology • Singapore Management University • Curtin School of Business, Perth, Australia

  22. Max M. Fisher College of Business • Academic Department: Accounting & IS • The Ohio State University • 400 Fisher Hall • 2100 Neil Avenue • Columbus, OH 43210 • (614) 292-9368 • http://fisher.osu.edu/acctIS/

  23. fisher.osu.edu Fisher logo http://fisher.osu.edu

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