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MSC’s Smaller Class Size

Fall 2004 EnrollmentMesa State College = 6,200 enrolled (Small classes allow faculty to focus on you)

Colorado Univ. Boulder = 29,000 enrolledColorado State Univ. = 24,700 enrolled .

MSC’s Lower Tuition Cost

Mesa State College = $1,361.00/Semester (@ 2004-05 rates)

Colorado Univ. Boulder= $2,225.00/Semester

(40% higher than MSC)Colorado State Univ. = $3,744.00/Semester

(64% higher than MSC) Colorado College (private)=$14,322.00/Semester

(90% higher than MSC).

• Great student to faculty ratio: 19:1• Friendly and available faculty• Extensive free computer labs & networks• Centers available for assistance:

• Financial aid

• Employment search center

• Academic support

• Disability services

• Community service

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Other Advantages of MSC

Outrageous Outdoor Recreation

With nearly 300 days of sunshine, you can’t beat Grand Junction, Colorado!

Winter: Snowboarding, Skiing & Ice Climbing Summer: Rafting, Hiking, Mt. Biking, Rock Climbing, Golfing, Fishing & Camping Any Time: State & National Parks, The Grand Mesa, Scenic Byways, Monuments & Wineries

Mesa State’s Outdoor Program is packed with activities year round!!

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“Employment in the information super sector is expected to increase by 18.5 percent, adding 632,000 jobs by 2012.”

Dept. of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics:

2004-2005 Occupational Outlook Handbook

Increased Job Opportunity

CIS Growth through 2008

• Computer Engineer +108%

• Computer Support Specialist +102%

• Systems Analyst + 94%

• Database Administrator + 77%

• Desktop Publishing Specialist + 73%

• US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Five Fastest Growing Occupations

#1: Network / Data Communication Analyst

#2: Physician Assistants

#3: Computer Application Software Engineers

#4: Computer Software Engineers

#5: Database Administrators

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U.S. Department of Labor

$ High Expected Salary $Computer Support Specialists $25,500 - $73,600Database Administrators $32,500 - $90,000Computer Specialists $36,400 - $93,600Systems Administrators $39,900 - $92,200Network Systems Analysts $40,600 - $89,000Computer Systems Analysts $44,300 - $92,200Information Systems Managers $55,000 -$144,700

Average for all IT Professions $39,171 - $95,900

“The sky’s the limit” .

• Less “glass ceiling” for women & minorities• CIS/CS courses valuable for any major to

boost resume – employers want CIS skills• Great undergraduate degree to move on to

graduate school – MS, MBA, PhD• Plenty of practical internships available• Opportunities for professionalism and

certification• Teaching/training computer topics in high

demand – free lance or training center . .

Other CIS Career Issues

Computer Science (in Math Dept at MSC )

TECI (at UTEC)

Computer Information Systems

(in Business Dept at MSC)

Major Minor Assoc.

Mathematics-Based, Theoretical, Experimental --

“Software Engineering” “System Engineering” --

Oriented Toward Solving Organizations’ Problems

Major Minor Assoc.

Basic concepts, such as systems analysis and design, plus advanced topics of data com, database, nets, webs, multimedia, e-commerce

Intro to the disciplines & networking fundamentals

– includes specialty programs, like Cisco.

Comp.Engin-eering

Elec-tricity

& Elec-

tronics

State-of-the-art fields:algorithms & data structures,

automata, artificial intelligence and other theories.

Expensive, graduate-

level programs --

not offered at MSC.

Computing Disciplines

Assoc.

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• Choose Computer Science if– You prefer a math intensive environment– You think programming is fun – You are not as people oriented

.• Choose Computer Information Systems if

– You are good at problem solving– You have good writing and speaking skills– You like working with people and computers

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General Recommendations

• Emphasis on role of systems, how to solve organizational problems. (33 cr hrs)

• Faculty for IS continually revise courses to include new, advancing technology.

• Fundamentals of business. (27 cr hrs)

• Real-world cooperative education. .

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CIS Major is ideal for students to get practical business skills

• CSCI 110 Beginning Programming• TECI 260 Info Tech Hardware & System Software • CISB 205 Advanced Business Software • CISB 210 Fundamentals of Information Systems• CISB 331 Advanced Business Programming • CISB 392 Information Systems Theory & Practice• CISB 400 Data Communications & Network Mgmt.• CISB 442 Systems Analysis & Design• CISB 451 Database Administration• CISB 460 Electronic Commerce Systems • CISB 471 Advanced Information Systems

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Curriculum Matches National Standard

• Oversees development of information systems • Looks at organizational goals and resources

– Within a large firm– As an independent consultant– For an outsource service provider

• High demand occupation• Pay range ~$30,000-$55,000 or more• Need business background & people skills• Typically need degree in CIS (sometimes in CS) ..

System Analyst

• Database administrator• Network administrator• Project team leader• Web developer or webmaster• Multimedia specialist• User support specialist• ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• IT Manager / Chief Information Officer .

System Analysis Related Jobs

• Choice for a minority of CIS majors• Write programs for

• Software manufacturers• Large organizations• As a consultant• For outsource service providers

• Strong math skills/background

• High demand

• Pay range ~$25,000-$45,000

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Computer Programmer

• Help people with computer hardware and software problems– Within an organization– As part of an outsource service provider

• Good communication/interpersonal skills

• Good computer knowledge and skills

• High school or college education

• Pay range ~ hourly wage to $30,000 salary

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Help Desk Specialist

• CIS combined with English major/minor• Good writing skills and technical

knowledge• Create …

– Documentation– Instructions manuals– Write RFPs and RFIs – Textbooks/supplements

• Starting pay ~$20,000-35,000 annually

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Technical Writer

Summary

MSC’s CIS Program:

Develop CIS skills and knowledge to become competitive in today's market in a wide variety of career choices with potential to earn a higher than average wage.

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Mesa State College:

Low cost, small class size, great education, awesome scenery and outdoor programs.

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Computer Information Systems at Mesa State College

Quality Education!Quality Education!

Quality Lifestyle!Quality Lifestyle!

Why are you waiting?Why are you waiting?

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