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Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems. Overview. What is Information Systems (IS)? Computer Information Systems (CIS) Major Careers in CIS/IT. What is Information Systems?. … Combinations of hardware, software, and networks that …. … people like you build and use to

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Computer Information Systems

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  1. Computer Information Systems

  2. Overview • What is Information Systems (IS)? • Computer Information Systems (CIS) Major • Careers in CIS/IT

  3. What is Information Systems? … Combinations of hardware, software, and networks that … … people like you build and use to solve business problems and/or capitalize on business opportunities, in order to … … gain competitive advantage, reach more customers, or improve service.

  4. CIS Ask Yourself … • Do you like challenging problems? • Do you like to work with technology? • Are you comfortable with change? • Do you like to work with people? If you answer “yes” to these questions, the CIS Major might be right for you!

  5. CIS CIS Major Systems Professional Characteristics • Offers a unique blend of technical and management perspectives • Play a “bridging” role • An enduring interest in technology • Works well in teams Technology Business + Communication Skills

  6. Salaries and coop opportunities • Highest salaries of all business majors • Coop opportunities abound

  7. Why Computer Information Systems (CIS)? • With the retirement of the Baby-Boomers starting in 2010, there will be an overall drop in the workforce. • Initial projections indicate a potential shortage in the United States of about 11 million positions at all levels in all fields. • US, Europe, and Asia will suffer from a similar shortfall due to their equivalent of retiring Baby Boomers.

  8. CIS Courses • C## Programming • Operating Systems • Database • Data Communications • Systems Analysis • Management Information Systems • Calculus I • Accounting, Economics (2 courses each) • Management, Finance, Marketing (1 course each)

  9. Information Security Program • Developed in 2003 • Designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence by NSA • Courses • Network Security • Information Security • Cryptography • Database Security • Computer Forensics

  10. Information Security Program • Dedicated InfoSec Lab • InfoSec Seminar Series brings experts • Cyber Defense team (won SE Regional competition in 2007 and 2008)

  11. Trends • Contrary to today's fears that US jobs will be lost to outsourcing overseas, many of the outsourcing countries will have the same problems • Growing demand positions combining business and technical skills in many firms and consulting practices in 2010 and beyond.

  12. CIS CIS: Careers • Corporate or Consulting • Types of positions: • Business analyst • Systems analyst • Database designer/administrator • Applications programmer • Security officer • Network administrator • … Ultimately CIO!

  13. For Additional Information Dr. S. Srinivasan Professor of CIS 852 – 4790 srini@louisville.edu http://louisville.edu/infosec

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