Management Information Systems All systems and capabilities necessary

Management Information Systems All systems and capabilities necessary to process, store, transport, manage, and use information as a resource 1

MIS Faculty: n n n n Dr. Terry Byrd, U of South Carolina Dr. Houston H. Carr, U of Texas Dr. Casey Cegielski, U of Mississippi Dr. Nelson Ford, U of Alabama Dr. Dianne Hall, Texas A & M Dr. Tom Marshall, North Texas State Dr. Kelly Rainer, U of Georgia Dr. Chetan Sankar, U of Pennsylvania 2

Difference between MIS and CS n n n Computer Science creates informationenabling technologies (computers, etc. ) CS deals with technology for its own sake CS is math-oriented MIS concentrates on the use of computer and information technology to solve business problems MIS is business and management oriented; however, a level of technical capability is required. 3

Quality and Expectations n Successful students are those who: – Enjoy the subject area of MIS – Are engaged in class with the subject matter and their instructor – Are highly motivated – Work hard and show initiative to exceed expectations 4

The Program: n n n n Introduction to MIS & OM Telecommunications Management Business Computer Applications Advanced Computer Applications Database Management Systems Analysis & Design Four MIS Electives 5

MIS Tracks n Choose from the following to specialize – General MIS (Business Analyst) – Database Management – Data Communications – E-Business – Joint Program with Engineering http: //www. eng. auburn. edu/BET 6

Certification n A surrogate for experience – Database – Languages – Data Communications 7

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The Minor in MIS n n n Business Telecommunications Management Business Computer Applications Database Management Systems Analysis and Design of Business Information Systems Approved MIS Elective ****** NEW ****** Information Assurance Minor 10