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MIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCE

MIS - What is it? SJSU MIS Program – How does it work? How to Be Successful – What it Takes? Discussions

How can we help you? What other Ideas for things are important

Agenda - MIS and the MIS Program

MIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCEMIS - Relationship to Engineering & Computer Science

BUSINESSADMINISTRATION ENGINEERINGSCIENCE,

MATHEMATICS

UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION

ManagementInformation

Systems

ComputerScience

ComputerEngineering


MIS (Management Information Systems)

Term that has evolved over five decades Refers to the IT systems used to support

business operations and the discipline for developing and managing these systems

The evolution of business IT systems over time includes: Data Processing/Function Automation (1950’-60’s) Management Reporting (1960’s-70’s) Decision Support/Functional Optimization (1970’s-

80’s) Enterprise Integration/Optimization (1980’-90’s) Customer-Partner Integration/Optimization (1990’s) Strategic Systems/eCommerce (1990’s-now)

MIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCEMIS - Must speak four languages and translate

Hardware Software Databases NetworksTechnology Infrastructure

ProcessBusiness Functions

PeopleOrganizationLevels

Sales &Marketing

Engineering& Design

Manufacturing& Service

Accounting& Finance

HumanResources

Operational

Managerial

Strategy

Operational

Strategic

Managerial

StrategyProductOperationalTechnology

MIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCEMIS – Defining, Building, and Operating Solutions

Strategy

Analyze

Design

ManageManage

Develop

Test

Implement

Operate

• Strategic Direction• Business Model• Business Architecture

• System Architecture• Refine Behavior

• Component Design• Database Design

• Phase Planning• Project Management• Relationship Management

• Planning• Preparation• Execution

• Readiness• Preparation• Deployment

• Database Build• Component Build

• Solution Operation• User Support/Help Desk• Solution Enhancement

Components by Phase Components by Phase

Entry Criteria• Inventory of Deliverables (Start)• Phase Plan• Tools and Standards in Place

Deliverables (examples)• Project Plans• Issue Management• Process/System Documents

Activities• Process Tasks• System & Infrastructure Tasks• User Support Tasks

Exit Criteria• Inventory of Deliverables (Complete)• Approvals to Proceed• Next Phase Plan

Solution Lifecycle PhasesSolution Lifecycle Phases


MIS – Focus (Product vs Operations)

DeliveryDeliveryPlanningPlanningBusiness FocusBusiness Focus

Product Development

• Product Management

• Product Marketing

• Product Engineering

• Product Manufacturing

• Packaging

• Sales

• Service

• Support

• Education

Business Operations

• Business Analysis

• Technical Analysis

• Program Office/Mgt

• Application Development

• Network Administration

• Data Administration

• Implementation Services

• IT Operations

• IT Support

• Education

SupportSupport

Primary Domain of the SJSU Management Information Systems ProgramPrimary Domain of the SJSU Management Information Systems Program

MIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCEMIS Student Career Opportunities-Examples

CIOOperations

Risk Mgt/Security

Bus UnitsApplications

Project Office

SharedServices

OperationsSupport

-Business Continuity

-Application Infrastructure

-Field IT

-System Audit

-Quality Mgt

-Communication

Business Units

-Master Plan Coordination

-Demand Management

-Program Management

-Project Governance

-Vendor Management

-Contract Management

-Product Roadmap

-Business Analysis

-Application Development

-Quality Assurance

-Implementation Support

-Field Support

-User Liaison

-Business Analysis

-Help Desk Level 2 & 3

-Field Training

-Business Unit Management

-Subject Matter Experts

-Technical Sales

Source: Bay-Area Based International Shipping Company

MIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCEMIS - Relationship to Engineering & Computer Science

BUSINESSADMINISTRATION ENGINEERINGSCIENCE,

MATHEMATICS

UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION

ManagementInformation

Systems

ComputerScience

ComputerEngineering


MIS Program – History of Size

1020

1312

1607 15981506

1285 12711157

1107 1133 1116

0

500

1000

1500

Sr 467 589 743 770 831 703 662 597 568 546 556

J 319 445 516 470 384 348 344 296 286 350 328

S 106 109 167 176 164 115 141 116 117 133 154

F 85 112 120 132 81 85 96 130 116 89 59

2B 43 57 61 50 46 34 28 18 20 15 19

Total 1020 1312 1607 1598 1506 1285 1271 1157 1107 1133 1116

S 1998 F 1998 S 1999 F 1999 S 2000 F 2000 S 2001 F 2001 S 2002 F 2002 S2003


MIS Degree Courses (Business and Major)

Required Courses (22 Units) Bus Computer Productivity Tools (91L) Intro to Business Programming (92) Intro to Systems Analysis and Design

(93) Fundamentals of MIS (110) Intro to Telecommunications (111) Intro to Database Mgt Sys (112) Practicum in Technology (119A) Business Strategy and Info Sys (119B)

Elective Courses – any two (6 Units) Advanced Bus Programming (113) Advanced Bus Programming Java(113J) Advanced Sys Analysis & Design (114) Advanced Telecommunications (115) Special Topics: (118x) examples

Network Design, Web Computing, Knowledge Mgt, Data Warehousing, Mobility Computing, Security,

etc.

Required Lower Division (15 Units) Discovering Business (10) Financial Accounting (20) Managerial Accounting (21) Business Law (80) Business Statistics (90)

Required Upper Division (18 Units) Fundamentals of Operations Mgt (140) Fundamentals of Management and

Organizational Behavior (160) Fundamentals of Finance (170) Global Dimensions of Business (187) Strategic Management (189) Quantitative Business Analysis (190)

MIS Core CoursesCore Business Courses


MIS Program – Courses

92

93

111

112

100W

91L 110

Requires Senior Status

119A 119B

BusinessStrategy &Information

Systems

E 1 E 2

SecondMIS

Elective

FirstMIS

Elective

PracticumIn

MIS

BusinessComputer

Productivity Tools

Intro to Business

Programming

SystemsAnalysis

And Design

Intro to Telecommunications

Intro to Database Mgt

Systems

FundamentalsOf MIS

BusinessCommunicationsBusiness

Requirement

MISRequiremen

t


MIS Program - Electives

Two ElectivesRequires

Senior Status

113J113

115114

118x116

Advanced Business Programming (Bus113) Advanced Business Programming Java (113J) Advanced Database Management Systems

(116) Advanced System Analysis & Design (114) Advanced Telecommunication (115) Special Topics: Network Design (118A) Special Topics: Business Expert Systems (118B) Special Topics: Knowledge Mgt Systems (118C) Web-based Computing (118W)


MIS Program – Course Sequence

92

93

111

112

100W

91L 110

BusinessRequiremen

t

MISRequiremen

t

119A 119B

BusinessStrategy &Information

Systems

E 1 E 2

SecondMIS

Elective

FirstMIS

Elective

PracticumIn

MIS

BusinessComputer

Productivity Tools

Introduction to Business

Programming

SystemsAnalysis

And Design

Introduction to Telecommunications

Introduction to Database Mgt

SystemsFundamentals

Of MIS

BusinessCommunications

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

MIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCEMIS Program – Career Tracks and Electives

Consulting/Project Management Advanced Systems Analysis (114)

Application Development Advanced Business Programming (113x)

Database Management Advanced Database Mgt Systems (116)

Networking/Computing Specialist Advanced Telecommunication Systems

(115)

MIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCEMIS Program - Community Service Learning

Designed to give practical experience Benefits the community Typically oriented around non-profit

community support organizations Creates strong connections between

the University and the community Used in MIS courses and many other

General Education Course


How to be Successful

Be responsible for yourself Manage your time wisely Be prepared for class Get involved on campus Use resources available Earn your own grades Create your skill set/Get a Job!

YOU SHOULD HAVE A PLAN!!!!!!!!!!!!


How to be Successful – Be Responsible

Its your life – It’s your choice to make it what you want, you decide!

Not parents, friends, teachers Career, studies, spouse Don’t just let life happen to you Pick something (sailboat) and go

with it Its your choice!


How to Be Successful – Time Management

Critical in today’s business environment

Get used to managing time efficiently

Techniques in “Planning Fundamentals” section

MIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCEHow to Be Successful - Be prepared for class

Read material ahead of time Attend class Ask questions Do homework (practice, practice, etc) Study every day (don’t cram) Use Tutorial Center, Study Guides,

Teams , Office hours


How to Be Successful - Get involved

Join clubs – MIS Benefits: Networking, new friends,

new cultures, your chosen field, other fields

Develop leadership skills Demonstrate initiative Looks great on resume!


MIS Department (BT250) Faculty office hours – Drop In Library, Tutorial Center, Counseling, Career Planning & Placement Center (4-

6033) Alumni Association (4-3430) BSAC – Business Student Advisement

Center (4-3435)

How to Be Successful - Resources


How to Be Successful - Resources

Business Student Advisement Center (BSAC) Located in BBC008, 4-3435 Course schedule planning General education advising Graduation planning and preparation Changes of major Equivalencies for transfer courses Clearance for upper division course reg. Approval of business minors


How to Be Successful – Grades Matter

Potential Employers Graduate School Career Choice Limitation Performance Assessment Self Assessment


How to Be Successful - Skill Sets Required

Technical – Depends on Elective Track Communication - Oral Communication - Written Critical Thinking – Problem Solving Leadership – Self and Others