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Welcome
to GSU’s CIS Minor in Information Systems!
What is
Information Systems?
What is a minor?
Who can have a
minor?
Why minor in information Systems?
How can an IS minor complement your major?
What courses can you choose to take?
What do our graduates say about our IS Programs?
What do
our IS students say?
Who are some of our faculty?
What is
the CIS department reputation?
Where
may I find an answer to a different question?
How do I declare a minor (for Arts &
Sciences students)?
Information Systems (IS) is
the use of computers and information to enable people and organizations to be
more creative and productive. Studying information systems involves learning
to: 1) identify the needs of an individual or organization, 2) design and
develop systems to meet those requirements, and 3) deploy these systems to solve
real-world problems. These solutions can involve applying the latest technology
to improve the delivery of products and services, while insuring that the
systems are secure.
Information Systems is
distinguished from
computer
science (which is a
department in the College of Arts & Sciences) in that it is more
business-focused. Computer scientists focus more on computer hardware, computer
languages, and specialized systems software.
What is a minor?
A minor is a set of courses
that allows you to concentrate your studies in a certain area. Minors combine
with your major to enhance your marketability. For undergraduates majoring in
GSU’s College of Arts & Sciences or other GSU colleges, a minor can be earned by
taking 5 courses in another discipline.
Who can have a minor?
Any
undergraduate student with a major outside the College of Business is eligible
for a minor.
A minor in Information
Systems is offered by the Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) in
the Robinson College of Business. This IS minor is designed for undergraduate
students outside of the business school who want to participate in the digital
revolution that is transforming organizations and society. Information systems
have become increasingly important in such fields as
biology, communications,
psychology, music, art & design, political science, sociology, and education.
Add this IS knowledge component to your intellectual toolkit and maximize your
marketability!
How an Information Systems Minor will complement your Major?
If you are a biology major,
bioinformatics is a hot new area that combines molecular biology with computer
information systems. This is an exciting area in which computer information
technology is being used to develop new drugs to treat, cure and prevent human
disease.
If you are a communications
major, digital media and related technologies are revolutionizing print, video,
and web-based communications.
If you are majoring in music
or art & design, computer information systems are opening up new avenues of
expression and have become essential tools for design.
If you are majoring in
political science, information systems are important tools for conducting public
opinion polls, electronic voting, and providing access to information and
services (i.e., e-government).
If you are an education
major, a basic knowledge of information systems is essential for teaching
computer literacy in the classroom and for delivery of instructional materials.
What courses can you choose to take?
It’s simple! Just take our
basic introductory course,
CIS 2010 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems.
To round out your minor, just add any 4 of the following courses. Click on
the course name to see more information.
*indicates that course
requires prerequisite beyond CIS 2010. No asterisk indicates that the course
has no prerequisites other than CIS 2010. Some courses do not even require
CIS 2010 as a prerequisite.... :-)
What do our graduates say about our Information Systems programs?
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Tom
Catudal, CIO:
“My MIS/CIS
degree from GSU gave me a super platform through which I have developed
successful careers in information and communications technology (ICT), Chief
Information Officer (CIO), and now Senior Vice President level
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Patti Yates,
Application Developer Analyst:
“I just wanted to
thank you for doing such a great job teaching System Analysis. I am three
weeks into my new job, and have been assigned to a small project. I have a
requirements document I have to get familiar with really fast! I thought of
you when I opened up the Doc. Many thanks for your dedication to GSU and its
CIS students! Without instructors like you I would not have such a great
opportunity with such a great company!” |
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Jon
Kerner, CIO:
“CIS
at GSU…aims to provide a real world, high value education via a solid
faculty and a student body made up of experienced professionals. My time at
GSU in CIS was so worthwhile because of what I learned both within and
outside of the classroom.”
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What do other
Information Systems students say?
“Absolutely the best classes
that I have taken at Georgia State.”
“Kudos to the CIS
Department! During my sojourn here I have learned the fundamentals of
Information Technology ... Thanks for your dedication and great work. You have
done us all a great service.”
“I am more than satisfied
with my experience here at GSU and I am proud to be a product of the CIS
department.”
“I truly enjoyed my
instructors and my time at GSU ...”
“I really enjoyed the
experience of working with a client and going through the process of system
development.”
Who are some of the faculty from whom you would be learning?
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Dr.
Peter Meso teaches information systems analysis, design, web
applications, and computer programming languages. Using a hands-on approach
to instruction, he delights in working with students to find information
technology solutions for real business problems. In his current classes,
for instance, students are experimenting with Web 2.0 technologies to
develop exciting web-based applications. |
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Dr. William Robinson
receives excellent reviews
from his students in systems requirements management, system design, and
software quality management.
He has
recently received a very competitive National Science Foundation grant of
$246,498 for support of his project entitled: “Monitoring in Support of
Design Science Principles. Bill
has written over 40 academic articles, mostly in the areas of
Requirements Engineering and agent support of
Electronic Commerce. |
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Dr.
Upkar Varshney specializes in mobile computing and wireless networks
that have become critical to day-to-day life. He brings a high level of
energy and enthusiasm to his classes and has received numerous teaching
awards. He is widely known for his research in wireless and mobile networks,
having written more than 100 papers, including some of the most heavily
downloaded papers in the field |
How do I
declare a minor?
For Arts & Sciences majors, complete
and file the
change of major/minor form found at the bottom right of
http://www.cas.gsu.edu/units/default.aspx?unit=oaa§ion=forms/major
in the forms area.
CIS Department
J. Mack Robinson College of
Business
Georgia State University
35 Broad Street, NW
P.O. Box 4015
Atlanta, GA 30302-4015
Phone: 404.413.7360
Faculty Contacts:
Carl Stucke, Ph.D.,,
Associate Chair,
cstucke@gsu.edu
Ephraim R. McLean, Ph.D., FAIS,
Department Chair,
Chair@cis.gsu.edu
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