Title: COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AT NKU
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2Artificial Intelligence Embedded
Systems Computer Graphics
3Hands-on Training Forensic Problem
Solving Programming Applied Technology
4Computer Systems Computer Security Computer
Architecture
5Web Database Administration Network Security
6Creativity Expression Information Analysis
7Design Maintain Troubleshoot Use
Technology
8Majors
- Computer Science (CS)
- For someone who is very good at math and likes to
program - Math
- Programming (Java, C)
- Software Design and Implementation
- Computer Information Technology (CIT)
- For someone who prefers a jack-of-all trades type
of degree - Networking
- Web Design
- System Security
- Business Informatics (BIS)
- For someone who prefers the management end
- Business Oriented
- Learn Management of computer departments
9Job Titles/Salaries
- Computer Information Research Scientists
84,530 - Computer Programmers 64,510
- Software Application Engineers 75,750
- Software Systems Engineers 78,400
- Support Specialists 42,640
- Systems Analysts 66,180
- Database Administrators 61,440
- Network Administrators 59,140
- Data Communications Analysts 62,060
- Actuaries 85,730
- Mathematicians 76,960
- Statisticians 61,970
- High School Teachers 46,790
- Carpenter 36,920
- Security Guard 21,520
- Reference http//www.bls.gov/news.release/archive
s/ocwage_04302004.pdf
10Job Outlook (by 2012)
11Myths and the Truth
"Despite all the publicity in the United States
about jobs being lost to India and China, the
size of the IT employment market in the United
States today is higher than it was at the height
of the dot.com boom". -- CNNmoney.com
12Tech Professional Hourly Pay hits Record High!
- Data Manager - 45.06
- CRM Project Manager - 62.01
- Data Warehouse Architect - 69.03
- Hardware/Firmware engineer - 59.34
- .NET Developer - 45.77
- Oracle Database Administrator - 55.82
- Project Manager - 57.07
- SAP Functional Consultant - 75.09
- Source (2/6/2006) http//news.yahoo.com/s/zd/2006
0206/tc_zd/170810
13Two Lists
- In demand jobs (2004-2014)
- Home health aides
- Network systems and data communications analysts
- Medical assistants
- Physician assistants
- Computer software engineers
- Physical therapist assistants
- Dental hygienists
- Dental assistants
- Personal and home care aides
- Top 10 in demand bachelors degrees
- Accounting
- Business administration/management
- Computer science
- Electrical engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Information sciences and systems
- Marketing/marketing management
- Computer engineering
- Civil engineering
- Economics/finance
Other in demand jobs computer forensics expert,
computer engineer, information engineer, robot
programmer
14Some Local Employers
- Convergys
- General Electric
- Premier Lease and Loan
- Cinergy
- Kroger
- Medical Research Lab
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Alexander and Associates
- Siemens Business Systems
- SARK
- Southwest Financial Services, Ltd
- Northpointe LLC
15How to prepare?
- Math courses
- Computer courses
- The ability to communicate is CRITICAL!
- English and writing skills!!!
- Well-rounded
- Plan to attend college
- Study for certifications (i.e. A)
- Try it at home! (books, software)
- Some colleges offer summer courses
- Check out NKUs Computer Science Summer Workshop
16Opportunities
- Scholarships
- Greaves, Deans, Presidential, Distinguished,
Computer Science, CINSAM - Undergraduate Research
- Artificial Intelligence (neural networks, genetic
algorithms, data mining, knowledge-based systems) - Computer Security
- Database and Privacy
- Co-ops and Internships
- Programming and Mathematics Contests
- Faculty who Care!
17New at NKU
- New Faculty
- 6 faculty have joined the department over the
past 3 years - Expertise in Computer Security, Networks,
Databases, Artificial Intelligence - New Equipment
- Linux servers for course work and student
accounts - Network facilities
- Experimental labs
- New College
- College of Informatics
- Department of Computer Science
- Computer Science
- Computer Information Technology
- Department of Business Informatics
- Department of Communications
- Communications
- Media Informatics
- Infrastructure Management Institute
18Just Miles Away But Light-years Ahead
cs.nku.edu www.nku.edu