Computer Information Systems

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Computer Information Systems

• Jennings A. Jones College of Business
• Middle Tennessee State University

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A Computer Information Systems Degree

• Provides you with a unique combination of
  business and technical skills
• Prepares you to solve business problems through
  the development and application of information
  systems
• Positions you for an exciting, rewarding career

Business
Technology
Solutions
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Why Major in CIS ?

• Increasing demand for jobs
• Competitive salary
• Fun and challenging
• work

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CIS Jobs are . . .

• Expected to increase much more rapidly than
  average due to organizations implementing
  increasingly advanced technologies
• One of the Top 10 fastest growing occupations

US Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Advertised IT Jobs in Nashville
90 Growth This Year!
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Growth Rate Projections for CIS Jobs by the Year
2012

• Network Systems Analysts 57
• Application Software Engineers 46
• Database Administrators 44
• Computer Systems Analysts 39
• Information Systems Managers 36

US Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Starting Salaries

• Average starting salary for bachelors degrees in
  Information Systems is 41, 579
• Average starting salary for masters degrees in
  Information Systems is 50,759

NACE Salary Survey (September 2004)
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Average Salaries

• Network Systems Analysts 43,743 90,022
• Software Engineers 44,858 82,161
• Database Administrators 70,501 94,175
• Systems Analysts 39,783 90,904
• CIS Managers 89,872 - 124,315

http//salary.monster.com/
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Is a CIS Degree Right For Me ?

• Do you want to work in a field where demand for
  jobs is increasing?
• Do you want a competitive salary?
• Do you want to make an impact by providing
  innovative solutions for business problems?
• Do you like working with technology?
• Do you like working with people?

If your answer is yes, then a CIS degree may be
right for you!