The document provides information for new students about the Information Systems program at the College of Business and Economics. It discusses the growing importance of IT in both corporate and consumer sectors. It highlights opportunities in the IT field, including high growth jobs and internships. The program offers hands-on learning, industry-relevant curriculum, and certification opportunities. Myths about IT majors are dispelled. Degrees offered include BSIS, MSIS, and joint programs. Minors and examples of joint majors are also listed. Course requirements and helpful resources are outlined.

1. New Student
Orientation
College of Business
and Economics
Department of
Information
Systems

2. Information Technology
• We are with you every day of your life!

3. Tech Industry
• Renaissance
– Smart phones, PDAs, Tablets
• Corporate and consumer IT
• Any business field requires IT
• Offers some of the fastest growing jobs

4. Job Opportunities
• Top Jobs
• UT Article

5. Good Program
• Industry relevant curriculum supported by
excellence in teaching
• Hands-on courses
• Hand-in-hand business and IT knowledge
• Certification opportunities
• Student Clubs
• Internship opportunities

6. Myth
• IT majors have to write codes
• IT is for “boys and not girls”
– Women have been involved in computers since computers were
first envisioned. They are present in all facets of computing
and information technology..
– When America's first electronic computer, ENIAC, was
developed, its programmers were women.

7. Degrees Offered
• BSIS
– Business Systems options
– Information Technology Option
• MSIS
• MBA
– Information Systems

8. Dual Majors
• Dual Major (Dual Degrees)
– Eight courses
– A few additional courses required/ two to
three additional quarters
– Improves
• Examples
– BSBA Accounting and BSIS
– BSBA Marketing and BSIS
– BSBA Management and BSIS

9. Minors
• 6 Courses are required

10. Certifications
• SAP Certification
– ERP applies across business fields
• Network+ Certification
• Internet Security Certification
• Microsoft Certification

11. Degree Units Requirement
Degree
180
GE +
English
74
Upper
Division
56
Major
Specific
20
Lower
Division
32

12. BSIS website
• http://bsis.ganesan.com
• http://bsis.calstatela.info

13. QUESTIONS?
http://orientation.ganesan.com

14. How to do Really Well in our Program
Read the handouts
• Go to class
• Read the book before going to class
• Study and Follow the Rules
• Pick a Major You Love
• Be Nice to Secretaries
• Get Involved
• Make friends
• Remember: You Are Not Entitled
This is like the Real World

15. Top Jobs
• http://www.forbes.com/pictures/efkk45mkkh/to
p-10-jobs-for-2013
• http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2
013/01/15/10-high-paying-flexible-jobs/
• http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-
jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs
• http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-
3284-Salaries-Promotions-15-bachelors-degree-
majors-with-starting-pay-of-50000-plus/
• http://www.businessinsider.com/job-growth-
silicon-valley-2013-2#ixzz2LNXecoK1

16. BSIS Course Requirements
A total of 180 units
• 80 Units of = GE 72 units + 4 units of
ENGL102 + 4 Units
• 32 Units of lower division courses
– Common for all business students
• 56 Units of upper division courses
• 20 Units of CIS specific courses
• 184 Units in total for the degree