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:
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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
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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.
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Quality and Expectations
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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
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The Program:
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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
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Choose from the following to
specialize
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General MIS (Business Analyst)
Database Management
Data Communications
E-Business
Joint Program with Engineering
http://www.eng.auburn.edu/BET
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Certification
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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
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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
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Information about the recently chartered
MIS Honor Society can be found at:
http://mishs.business.auburn.edu/about.htm
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Ending Remarks
http://www.auburn.edu/~fordfn1/
Questions?
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