Computer Information Systems

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Computer Information Systems

• Al Lorents
• Computer Information Systems

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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

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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

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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

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IT Job Titles

• Programmer/Analysts
• System Analysts
• Project Managers
• Database Analysts/Administrators
• Network Technical Support/Analysts/Administrators
• Web developers / Administrators
• End User Support

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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

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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

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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

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"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

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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.

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Demand

• Shortages are World Wide
• Shortages of IT workers could inhibit the
  nations 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

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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 60K
• Strong first job opportunities

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2001 RHI Consulting Salary GuideNational Averages
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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

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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

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About NAUs 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