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ManagementManagementInformationInformation
SystemsSystemsDepartmentDepartment
MIS Junior Experience – Pilot 2
MIS Framework DiscussionMIS Framework Discussion
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MIS Program RequirementsMIS Program Requirements
• Keeping MIS Curriculum Current and Relevant
• Meeting the Development Needs of our Students
• Meeting the Needs of our Industry Customers
• Maintaining Quality of Curriculum
• Managing Volume of Students
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Content Dimensions
Courses
Content and Learning Objectives
Methodologies
Tools
Standards
Industry
ProgramAdvisors Customers
Feedback and Alignment
MIS FrameworkMIS Framework
Graduates
Employers
Academia
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Framework Element - AdvisorsFramework Element - Advisors
Industry Objectives
• Skills Needs
• Trends
• Mentoring
• Alliances/Sponsorship
Activities
• Surveys
• Steering Committee
• Student Mentorship
• Program Sponsorship
Industry RepresentativesIndustry Representatives
Objectives
• Curriculum Development
• Course Development
• Course Standards
Activities
• Benchmarking Institutions
• Evaluate/Revise Curriculum
• Develop Courses/Content
• Develop Sponsored ResearchAcademia
MIS Department FacultyMIS Department Faculty
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Framework Components - CustomersFramework Components - Customers
Objectives
• Curriculum Content
• Program Effectiveness
• Community Building
Activities
• MIS Junior Experience
• Survey-Course Content
• Survey-Program Effectiveness
MIS Program GraduatesMIS Program Graduates
Graduates
Objectives
• Skills Gaps
• Curriculum Direction
• Internship Opportunities
• Methodology Feedback
Activities
• Survey-Program Content
• Internship Opportunities
Employers
Employers of MIS GradsEmployers of MIS Grads
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Framework Components - ProgramFramework Components - Program
Content Dimensions
Courses
Content and Learning Objectives
Methodologies
Tools
Standards
•Topic Domains
• Lifecycle Phases
• Content Coverage
• Career Tracks
• Student Focus
• Instructor Focus
• Entry/Exit Criteria
• Activities/Deliverables
• Tool Emphasis
• Tool Inventory
• Life Cycle Phases
• Standard Types
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Framework Components – Content DimensionsFramework Components – Content Dimensions
Strategy
Analysis
Design
Development
Testing
Implementation
System Operations
Program & Project Management
Life Cycle PhasesLife Cycle Phases
Determine Strategic Solution Needs
Determine Business Requirements
Translate into Process/Technical Solutions
Construct Process/Technical Solutions
Verify Solution Satisfies Business Reqs
Deploy Solution & Train Users
Operate and Enhance Solution (Production)
Program & Project Management
FocusFocus
Topic Area Topic Area
• Fundamental Principles• Structures and Components• Nomenclature & Definitions• Operational Characteristics
• Software• Hardware (TBD)• Network• Database• Management
Areas of FocusAreas of Focus
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Framework Components – Initial Course MapFramework Components – Initial Course Map
Analysis Design Build Test Implement
Business Programming (92)
Systems Analysis & Design (93)
Fundamentals of MIS (110)
Introduction to Telecommunications (111)
Introduction to Database Mgt Sys (112)
Advanced Business Programming (113)
Advanced Bus Programming-Java (113J)
Advanced Sys Analysis & Design (114)
Advanced Telecommunications (115)
Advanced Database Mgt Systems (116)
Special Topics: (118x) Various
Practicum in Mgt Info Systems (119A)
Business Strategy & Info Systems (119B)
Software/Database
Strategy
Management
Operate
Elective Career Tracks
Management
- Required MIS Courses
MIS Course Description & Number
- Software Design/Development
- Network Design/Administration
- Database Design/Administration
- Project Management
Management
Network
Database
Software
Network
Database
Software
Software
Software/Database
Various
Management
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Current Course Description DocumentCurrent Course Description Document
Framework Components – Description and Framework Components – Description and Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
Contents• Catalog Description• Detailed Description• Prerequisite Concept or Skills• Course Objectives• Methods of Instruction• Instructional Materials
Purpose• Oriented towards students• Provides a comprehensive course
description• Provides expectations and requirements
Enhanced Description & Learning ObjectivesEnhanced Description & Learning Objectives
Contents• Development Skills• Course Outline• Suggested Deliverables w/Templates• Assessment Support Components
Purpose• Best practices for instructor use• Develop core management skills • Master topic area fundamentals
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Framework Components - MethodologyFramework Components - Methodology
Components by Phase Components by Phase
Entry Criteria• Inventory of Deliverables (Start)• Phase Plan• Tools and Standards in Place
Deliverables (examples)• Project Plans• Issue Management• Process/System Documents
Activities• Process Tasks• System & Infrastructure Tasks• User Support Tasks
Exit Criteria• Inventory of Deliverables (Complete)• Approvals to Proceed• Next Phase Plan
Solution Lifecycle PhasesSolution Lifecycle Phases
Strategy
Analyze
Design
ManageManage
Develop
Test
Implement
Operate
• Strategic Direction• Business Model• Business Architecture
• System Architecture• Refine Behavior
• Component Design• Database Design
• Phase Planning• Project Management• Relationship Management
• Planning• Preparation• Execution
• Readiness• Preparation• Deployment
• Database Build• Component Build
• Solution Operation• User Support/Help Desk• Solution Enhancement
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Framework Components – Tools and StandardsFramework Components – Tools and Standards
ToolsTools
Tool Inventory
• MS Word, MS Excel, Visio
• SQL Server, MS Access, Oracle
• Rational Rose, Visual Studio.net
• Eclipse
Tool Emphasis
• Templates
• Analysis Applications
• Design Applications
• Development Applications
StandardsStandards
Standard Types
• Protocols
• Naming Conventions
• Syntax
• Component Descriptions
• Programming Languages
Life Cycle Phase
• Strategy
• Design
• Development
• Testing
• Implementation
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Current Status of the MIS Framework Project
DevelopmentInitial
Framework
DevelopInitial
Methodology
Evaluate Methodology & Framework
Perform Course Fit
Analysis
Define Tasks& Deliverables
For Phases
Develop&PilotFramework
Tool (HTML)
Create Initial Graduate/
Industry Plan
Eval/ReviseGraduate &
Industry Plan
Build Course& Deliverable
Templates
ConductInitial Industry
Meeting
Update CourseDescriptions& Objectives
Deploy Framework for Courses
Form IndustryAdvisor Team& Survey Grad
Develop Additional
Methodologies Revise Framework
Phase One Phase Two Phase Three
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Understand CurrentSituation
UnderstandStakeholder
Needs
DefineApplication
Requirements
Define Technology
Requirements
DesignApplication Architecture
Design Database
Architecture
DesignNetwork
Architecture
DesignComputingArchitecture
BuildDatabase
Acquire/InstallNetwork
Infrastructure
Acquire/InstallComputing
Infrastructure
Build Human Support
Infrastructure
Acquire/BuildPhysical
Environment
Design HumanSupport
Architecture
DesignPhysical
Environment
OpportunityRequirements
Analysis
Strategic Business Analysis
Develop Business Case & Architecture
Perform Unit
Testing
Strategy Analysis Design
DefineProcess and
Interaction
DefineDatabase
Requirements
DevelopConceptual
Design
Build
EvaluateDesignOptions
TestingEnvironmentPreparation
BuildApplication
Components
Implement
Define Support
Requirements
PerformData
Conversion
PerformSystem Test
PreparePhysical
Environment
ActivateUser Support
Processes
Test
COMMON
TO
ALL
APPLICATION
TECHOLOGY
SUPPORT
MANAGEMENT
DeployNetwork
Infrastructure
DeployApplication/Database
ActivateUsers
TrainUser
Personnel
PerformComponent
Testing
DeployApplication/Components
PrepareProduction
Environment
CutoverTechnical
Infrastructure
TrainTest
Personnel
DeployComputing
Infrastructure
Bus93Bus119b
Bus92
Bus111
Bus116 (E)Bus112
Bus115 (E)
Bus113x (E)
Bus119a
Manage the following:IntegrationScopeTimeCostQualityHuman ResourcesCommunicationsRiskProcurement
Manage the following:IntegrationScopeTimeCostQualityHuman ResourcesCommunicationsRiskProcurement
Bus93
High Level Methodology w/Current Course Maps
Bus119a
Bus114
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DefineGoals &
Expectations
PerformIndustryAnalysis
Assess Sourcing
Alternatives
AssessRequired
Capabilities
IdentifyStrategic
Requirements
FinalizeBusiness
Case
DocumentBusiness
Architecture
Perform Strategic Analysis Define Strategic Requirements
Competitive Forces AnalysisValue Chain AnalysisStrategic Alignment Matrix
PerformCompanyAnalysis
PerformTechnology
Survey
Business BenefitsSolution CostsSourcing Assumptions
AssessBusinessBenefit
SelectStrategic
Opportunity
Application/InfrastructurePortfolio
AssessIT Scope &
Competencies
StrategicRequirementsTechnology Survey
DocumentIT
Architecture
Business Case with AssumptionsBusiness ArchitectureIT Architecture
Report Findings for
Approval
Strategic Analysis Report
Strategy (Example of Detailed Level with Deliverables)
Develop Business Case & Architecture
Project Charter
Deliverables
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Specific Questions for EmployersSpecific Questions for Employers
• How important is an understanding of specific tools, languages, or holding specific certifications?
• What specific technical skills do you see as requirements in each of the each of the IT domains?
• Our methodology relies on System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as a foundation. What is your opinion of this versus object oriented approaches?
• What soft skills do you consider essential for an entry level position?
• What other suggestions do you have for us to help our program better meet your needs and the needs of our graduates in finding employment?