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ISDS 351 - Information Technology for Managers
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Information Technology for Managers
Course Introduction
What is an
Information System?
Group of components that interact to produce information.
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IT and IS
Information technology (IT)
- Computer hardware
- Software
- Networks and related equipment
- Databases
- IT components = Hardware + Software + Data
- IS = IT + Procedures + People
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ISDS 351– Course Objectives
- High Level –
- Prepare you to understand the components of the IT environment in your workplace
- Prepare you to understand the terminology and speak intelligently about the impacts and importance of IT
- Help you to understand how IT matters, both operationally and strategically
ISDS 351 Information Technology Skills
- Use MS Project to assist in project time management
- Use MS Project to assist in project cost management
- Use MS Project to assist in project scope management
- Use MS Project to communicate information
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Department of Information Systems & Decision Sciences
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATIONS
IS Management
Business Analytics/ Data Science
Decision Sciences
Business Intelligence
Data Mining
Marketing Analytics
Social Media Analytics
Forecasting
Decision Modeling
Data Bases
Data Warehousing
Statistics
Operations Research
Systems Analysis & Design
Privacy & Security
ERP
Concentration: Information Systems Management
TYPES OF JOBS
Entry Level
Computer Systems Analyst
Business Analyst
Information Security Analyst
Application Developer/ Programmer
Mid Level
IT Project Manager
Network Manager
IT Manager
Pinnacle
IT Director
CIO
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Concentration: Information Systems Management
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OF THIS CONCENTRATION
A sample career path
- System Analyst, $50K – $75K
- Heading an MIS group in a functional area or an IT Project Manager, $70K – $120K
- MIS management position at corporate level (CIO), $90K – $150K
- General management position at corporate level, $120K – $200K+
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