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MIS?

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Feldenak

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I know the MIS degree gets kicked around here, but I'm wondering what would constitute a good MIS program? Basically I'm looking for what kind of classes would be considered a good MIS program?

The reason I ask is, I need to start planning my MIS/Business electives and I want to know what people with real world experience would look for in job applicants.

I've taken C, am currently taking VB.NET, and will probably be taking Java next semester.

If you are curious, my MIS curriculum is here.
 
you might wanna check out some communications classes. those offer a bunch of networking classes at my school. However, most of the time you gotta be a communications major, but you could prolly get an exemption. Also, double majoring isn't a bad idea either. At my school you only have to take like an extra 20 credits to double major. Even if this other field doesn't interest you as much, you could always just use it to pad your resume.
 
Originally posted by: austin316
you might wanna check out some communications classes. those offer a bunch of networking classes at my school. However, most of the time you gotta be a communications major, but you could prolly get an exemption. Also, double majoring isn't a bad idea either. At my school you only have to take like an extra 20 credits to double major. Even if this other field doesn't interest you as much, you could always just use it to pad your resume.
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Nice, thanks for the idea. 🙂
 
No offense to Auburn (roll tide).

Your MIS program isn't that good.

Look at our curriculum Here

Our senior level classes are actual projects we work on for big companies such as Walmart, Russell Athletics, Lithonia Lighting, ALDOT, ...

Looks like Auburn doesn't really focus on the technology aspect but is heavily focused on business classes, meanwhile we at Alabama focus on both the business aspect as well as the technology aspect.

Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Chang
 
Originally posted by: xchangx
No offense to Auburn (roll tide).

Your MIS program isn't that good.

Look at our curriculum Here

Our senior level classes are actual projects we work on for big companies such as Walmart, Russell Athletics, Lithonia Lighting, ALDOT, ...

Looks like Auburn doesn't really focus on the technology aspect but is heavily focused on business classes, meanwhile we at Alabama focus on both the business aspect as well as the technology aspect.

Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Chang
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No offense to the SEC (Go Buckeyes! 🙂 )
<-- Yankee stranded in Dixie

Your link isn't taking me anywhere. 🙁 I get a blank page.

Yeah, I know Auburn's MIS program seems to focus on the business aspect, that's why I'm trying to flesh out the tech part with electives and whatnot.
 
I would consider transfering... We have a 100% placement of all of our graduates, last year 95% at graduation the rest during the summer.

It's a nice program, we're the only school that has the type of projects we do our senior year.

Go to www.cba.ua.edu/mis

under students, click on the undergrad program link
under real education click on curiculum then click on course descriptions
 
Originally posted by: xchangx
I would consider transfering... We have a 100% placement of all of our graduates, last year 95% at graduation the rest during the summer.

It's a nice program, we're the only school that has the type of projects we do our senior year.
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There's no way I could pack up and move/transfer. I'm established in Auburn and I have a job that will allow me to gain resume experience at the end of this semester.

When I do move, it will be because I've graduated and am getting out of Alabama and the Deep South. 😉
 
Yeah, it's not pure technical like a lot of people think, in fact we automatically get a CS minor, so it helps on the resume.

It truly is a great program.
 
I only have to take one programming class, Java. I also get a database fundamentals, business data communications and networking, systems analysis and design (which I have already taken at community college for Unix degree), and a hardass systems development project class. I also have to take 9 additional elective hours in MIS, such classes as C++, client server computing, decision support and expert systems, electronic commerce, and information systems management. The business department also requires 9 hours of science, 9 of math, 12 of fine arts, and several of accounting, finance, marketing, and mangement. Looking at it, it's a pretty well-rounded degree that most of the big programs in my state duplicate.
 
man, our db class isn't just the fundamentals. Talking about a 10hr final and all the other tests were at least 5hrs long.

Our MBA db class has from 7:00pm-9:30am to do their test.

Pretty crazy
 
Originally posted by: Descartes
You're taking a bunch of programming courses for MIS? Hmm...
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Well, the C class wasn't required but I figured it would make a good starting point for learning languages. The VB class and the Java class are required. I'll probably take the Netware and PHP class next fall. I also have a year's experience with the SD module of SAP R/3.

I've got some room to manuver with my electives, which is why I am soliciting advice. 🙂

At the end of this semester, I'll be able to get some practical experience in Sys Admin with the company at my current employer.
 
Well that could either be very rewarding or very unneccessary.

Originally posted by: xchangx
man, our db class isn't just the fundamentals. Talking about a 10hr final and all the other tests were at least 5hrs long.

Our MBA db class has from 7:00pm-9:30am to do their test.

Pretty crazy
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Ditto on the programming classes. I took C++ to start off, becuase I started as an CS major. I hated that though, since C++ is a 3 part series and the programming started to get to in depth for my liking. Switched into MIS and they require Visual Studio(Basic).net and Java.
 
Originally posted by: Feldenak
I know the MIS degree gets kicked around here, but I'm wondering what would constitute a good MIS program? Basically I'm looking for what kind of classes would be considered a good MIS program?

The reason I ask is, I need to start planning my MIS/Business electives and I want to know what people with real world experience would look for in job applicants.

I've taken C, am currently taking VB.NET, and will probably be taking Java next semester.

If you are curious, my MIS curriculum is here.
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War Eagle!

The curriculum looks a lot different from when I got my MIS degree in '94. I can't tell from the course list, but in our senior year we had a project that spanned three classes (when there was the quarter system) where we had to find a local business to allow us to perform analysis, design, and development of a database, application solution for the business.
 
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