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Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems. Al Lorents Computer Information Systems. What is CIS. Computers Information Systems Strategic uses of Computers and IS in Business Organizations Business Productivity Software Word Processing/Spreadsheet/Database/Graphics Networks

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Computer Information Systems

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  1. Computer Information Systems Al Lorents Computer Information Systems

  2. What is CIS • Computers • Information Systems • Strategic uses of Computers and IS in Business Organizations • Business Productivity Software • Word Processing/Spreadsheet/Database/Graphics • Networks • E-Mail, Web, Electronic Commerce • Client-Server, Telecommunications

  3. What is CIS • Programming • Visual Basic, Java, C++, HTML, XML • Business Systems • People, Problem Solving, Systems • Systems Analysis and Design - gathering system requirements, designing, and implementing systems. • Project Management, Package Systems • Development Methodologies - ICase Tools Rational Rose, SAP, Oracle, Peoplesoft

  4. What is CIS • Operating Systems • Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, IBM(MVS), Sun (UNIX) • Network Hardware and Software • Novell, NT/2000 • Internet and Web Technologies • HTML, XML, ASP, JSP • Database Systems • Oracle, DB2, Access • Legacy Systems • Web Integration and Systems Maintenance

  5. IT Job Titles • Programmer/Analysts • System Analysts • Project Managers • Database Analysts/Administrators • Network Technical Support/Analysts/Administrators • Web developers / Administrators • End User Support

  6. Job Descriptions • Database analyst: Develops both physical and logical database functions • Systems analyst/administrator: Analyzes business processes and designs basic system requirements • Programmer/analyst: Develops, tests and maintains basic application programs • Technical specialists: Provides technical support for hardware, operating systems, networks, database, and applications

  7. Job Descriptions • Network administrator: Administers, defines, updates and maintains networks • LAN manager: Responsible for planning, designing and operating the LAN as well as establishing all procedures relating to the LAN environment • E-Commerce network administrator: Manages Web-based network servers and monitors volume of e-commerce transactions

  8. Who Recruits at NAU? • IBM, HP, Micron, Motorola, Intel • PCS, American Express, Quest, Fed Ex • Sandia and Lawrence Livermore Labs • AMS, Arthur Andersen, Accenture, Acxiom, Micron • Tosco(Parent of Circle K ), SRP, APS • State of Arizona

  9. "Job Forecast: Internet's Still Hot"New York Times--Working (01/30/01) P. 9; McClain, Dylan Loeb • Study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. • From now until 2008, the five fastest-growing occupations in the United States will be computer-related • Computer engineers • Computer support specialists • Systems analysts • Database administrators • Desktop publishing specialists

  10. Current Internet/ dot.com market • E-Commerce Times (01/24/01) • 38 % of CEOs view e-business to be their top priority for 2001. That is double last year's percentage. • Established companies with over $5 billion in sales are now showing the most interest in e-business.

  11. Demand • Shortages are World Wide • Shortages of IT workers could inhibit the nation’s ability to develop leading-edge products and services, and raise their costs which in turn would reduce US competitiveness and constrain economic growth. • US is the predominant supplier and primary consumer of IT

  12. Demand • 50% of IT Execs cite lack of skilled people at a significant barrier to growth • Salaries growing 15 - 20 % per year • Undergraduates $38K – mid $50s • Graduates $45K to $60+K • Strong “first job” opportunities

  13. 2001 RHI Consulting Salary GuideNational Averages

  14. E-Business Developers • Business architects: Programmers who are as comfortable with technology as they are with business • Most common e-commerce openings: • Oracle database administrators • E-commerce Architects • Back End Integrators • Compensation: Bonuses, stock options and discounts on services such as massages, car detailing, oil changes and dog grooming

  15. Do you fit the mold? • Analytical Ability • Problem Solving Ability • Math, Statistics, and Accounting • Communication Skills • Ability to work with people • Motivated, Self Starter, Go Getter

  16. About NAU’s CIS Program • Partnerships with Oracle, SAP, and Rational • Close ties with Industry - Internship Opportunities • First steps to a CIS Major - CIS 120, then CIS 220 and 221 • Certificate Programs - database and Web technologies • For more information about the CIS major: • http://www.cba.nau.edu/ • undergraduateprogram/CIS/index.htm

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