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Management Information Systems

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

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MIS Faculty: 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

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Difference between MIS and CS

Computer Science creates information- enabling 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.

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Quality and Expectations

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

The Program:

Introduction to MIS & OM Telecommunications Management Business Computer Applications Advanced Computer Applications Database Management Systems Systems Analysis & Design Four MIS Electives

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MIS Tracks 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/BEThttp://www.eng.auburn.edu/BET

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Certification

A surrogate for experience

– Database

– Languages

– Data Communications

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Jobs

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Job Locations

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The Minor in MIS

Business Telecommunications Management Business Computer Applications Database Management Systems Analysis and Design of Business Information

Systems Approved MIS Elective

****** NEW ****** Information Assurance Minor

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AU MIS Honor Society

Information about the recently chartered MIS Honor Society can be found at:

http://mishs.business.auburn.edu/about.htmhttp://mishs.business.auburn.edu/about.htm

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Ending Remarks

Questions?

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