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Copyright Amy Woszczynski, 2006 Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)

Life After the Undergraduate Degree

What’s Next?


Objectives

What do you plan to do after graduation?

What is the future for IT graduates?

What is the MSIS Program at Kennesaw State University?

Options After GraduationBachelor’s in

Information Systems

Job

Graduate School

MSISMSCS

MSMA

MBAMPALaw

Medicine

Certificates

A+CISSPMCSE

CompTIA Network +CCNA

MSISMSCS

MSMA

MBAMPALaw

Medicine

Graduate School

A+CISSPMCSE

CompTIA Network +CCNA

Certificates


Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Foundational knowledge

Facts and figuresClasses outside

your major

Applied knowledge and analysis

Case studiesOral and written

communication skills

Interactive classroom environment

Focused classes


Great Job Potential2005: 125,000 tech jobs created 2006: IT will have its best year

since 2000, creating 217,000 jobs with rising wages

Over next 5 years: tech will create 782,000 jobs - 8.6% of the projected new jobs

2005: average salary in high tech grew 5.1%, to $69,000

1/23/2006


“106,000 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts jobs are expected to become available between 2002 and 2012.”

--US Department of Labor


Predicted Shortage of IT Talent

Going to have a problem getting [technology] people

Des Moines Business Record Online, 9/4/2005

Steady increase in demand across the US for technology workers

Demand for technology professionals across the US up significantly

Technology job market has recovered from the boom & bust of 2001/2002

9/20/2005


Salary Comparisons

Reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that most information technology professionals earn a starting salary of $45,000 or more per year.

By adding a management concentration to your information technology degree, you can earn as much as $85,000 per year as an IT manager.


Worklife EarningsEducation Earnings

(millions of dollars)

Professional Degree $4.40

Doctorate $3.40

Master's Degree $2.50

Bachelor's Degree $2.10

Associate Degree $1.60

High School Diploma $1.20

Less than High School Diploma $1.00(Earnings for full-time, year-round workers by educational

attainment for worklife of approximately 40 years. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.)


Anything Besides Money?

IT workers have to constantly learn to stay effective

Graduate degree provides the opportunity to learn and stay abreast of changes in the IT field

Graduate program allows you to interact with peers with different IT experiences than you


MSIS Program

State-of-the-art graduate degree

Applied program of studyFocuses on management of

technology to support organizational objectives

Accelerated Bachelor’s-Master’s option available for qualified students

Master of Science in Information Systems


Why MSIS?Convenient scheduling

Nights, weekends Distance learning initiatives

Highly qualified faculty Business experience Certifications

Flexible admissions Fall, Spring, Summer Assistantship opportunities

KSU designated Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education


Admissions Requirements

Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75

Satisfactory score on the GRE/GMAT

Current resumeStatement of InterestsOther criteria


Graduate Research Assistantships

For qualified MSIS applicantsHighly competitiveWork on projects with faculty

membersReceive tuition remission and

stipend


Curriculum36 semester hours

8 core courses4 electives

Co-ops/internships availableGenerous elective offerings

Information securitySystems administrationE-business systemsHuman-computer interfaceDatabaseXML


Core Courses IS 8005 Informatics IS 8020 Object-Oriented Software

Development IS 8040 Data Communications IS 8050 IS Project Management IS 8060 IS Development Methods and

Technologies IS 8070 Legal and Ethical Issues in IT IS 8080 Database Design and

Implementation IS 8950 IS Policy and Strategy (Capstone)


Electives

Information SecurityIS 8110 Infosec AdministrationIS 8112 Infosec Technologies

Data CommunicationsIS 8625 Advanced Data

Communications

E-Business SystemsIS 8722 e-Business Systems StrategyIS 8724 e-Business TechnologiesIS 8726 e-Business Systems Solutions

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ElectivesSystems Administration

IS 8822 IS IntegrationIS 8825 IT LeadershipIS 8826 IS Services

OtherIS 8120 HCIIS 8130 Query LanguagesIS 8900 Special TopicsIS 8910 Special ProjectsIS 8916/8918 Co-ops/Internships

Collaborative Study Elective

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Certificate in Information Security & Assurance

Growing area of importance and interest

Acquire Certificate with or without graduate degree

Security courses and elective courses to show foundational knowledge in ISA


Certificate in Information Security & Assurance

12 credit hours of courseworkPrepares IT and non-IT professionals to

protect the information that is a vital asset to all organizations

Discusses tools, training, and policies to ensure the safety and integrity of information

Required courses: IS 8040 – Data Communication Theory &

Practice IS 8110 – Information Security Administration IS 8112 – Information Security Technologies One elective course


What Do MSIS Graduates Do After Graduation?

CIOIT ManagerProduct

DeveloperWebsite

DesignerDatabase

Administrator

Computer Trainer

Technical Support

Professor/ Teacher

Pursue advanced degrees


Summary

Your options after graduation are as follows:Take a job

• Go to school• Get certificates

Go to school

The future looks bright for IT jobsThe MSIS program offers you the

opportunity to expand your knowledge and enhance your resume


Upcoming Events

Wednesday, March 21MSIS Open HouseCL 10095pm-7pm

Saturday, June 9Graduate Programs Open HouseUniversity Rooms10am-1pm

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