Management Information Systems Department

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ManagementInformationSystemsDepartment
MIS Framework Discussion

• MIS Junior Experience Pilot 2

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MIS 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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MIS Framework
Program
Advisors
Customers
Content Dimensions
Industry
Courses
Content and Learning Objectives
Graduates
Methodologies

Employers
Tools
Standards
Academia
Feedback and Alignment
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Framework Element - Advisors
Industry Representatives
Industry

• Objectives
• Skills Needs
• Trends
• Mentoring
• Alliances/Sponsorship

• Activities
• Surveys
• Steering Committee
• Student Mentorship
• Program Sponsorship

MIS Department Faculty

• Objectives
• Curriculum Development
• Course Development
• Course Standards

• Activities
• Benchmarking Institutions
• Evaluate/Revise Curriculum
• Develop Courses/Content
• Develop Sponsored Research

Academia
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Framework Components - Customers
MIS Program Graduates

• Objectives
• Curriculum Content
• Program Effectiveness
• Community Building

• Activities
• MIS Junior Experience
• Survey-Course Content
• Survey-Program Effectiveness

Graduates
Employers of MIS Grads
Employers

• Objectives
• Skills Gaps
• Curriculum Direction
• Internship Opportunities
• Methodology Feedback

• Activities
• Survey-Program Content
• Internship Opportunities

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Framework Components - Program

• Topic Domains
• Lifecycle Phases

Content Dimensions

• Content Coverage
• Career Tracks

Courses

• Student Focus
• Instructor Focus

Content and Learning Objectives
Methodologies

• Entry/Exit Criteria
• Activities/Deliverables

• Tool Emphasis
• Tool Inventory

Tools

• Life Cycle Phases
• Standard Types

Standards
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Framework Components Content Dimensions
Topic Area
Areas of Focus

• Software
• Hardware (TBD)
• Network
• Database
• Management

• Fundamental Principles
• Structures and Components
• Nomenclature Definitions
• Operational Characteristics

Life Cycle Phases
Focus
Strategy Analysis Design Development Tes
ting Implementation System
Operations Program Project Management
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
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Framework Components Initial Course Map
Analysis
Design
Build
Test
Implement
Strategy
Operate
MIS Course Description Number
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
Software/Database
Management
Network
Database
Software
Software
Software/Database
Network
Database
Management
Management
Management
Elective Career Tracks
- Required MIS Courses

• Software Design/Development
• Network Design/Administration

• Database Design/Administration
• Project Management

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Framework Components Description and Learning
Objectives
Current Course Description Document

• 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 Objectives

• Purpose
• Best practices for instructor use
• Develop core management skills
• Master topic area fundamentals

• Contents
• Development Skills
• Course Outline
• Suggested Deliverables w/Templates
• Assessment Support Components

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Framework Components - Methodology
Solution Lifecycle Phases
Components by Phase
Operate

• Entry Criteria
• Inventory of Deliverables (Start)
• Phase Plan
• Tools and Standards in Place

• Solution Operation
• User Support/Help Desk
• Solution Enhancement

Implement
Strategy

• Readiness
• Preparation
• Deployment

• Strategic Direction
• Business Model
• Business Architecture

• Deliverables (examples)
• Project Plans
• Issue Management
• Process/System Documents

Analyze
Test

• System Architecture
• Refine Behavior

• Planning
• Preparation
• Execution

• Activities
• Process Tasks
• System Infrastructure Tasks
• User Support Tasks

Design
Develop

• Component Design
• Database Design

• Database Build
• Component Build

• Exit Criteria
• Inventory of Deliverables (Complete)
• Approvals to Proceed
• Next Phase Plan

Manage

• Phase Planning
• Project Management
• Relationship Management

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Framework Components Tools and Standards
Tools

• Tool Emphasis
• Templates
• Analysis Applications
• Design Applications
• Development Applications

• Tool Inventory
• MS Word, MS Excel, Visio
• SQL Server, MS Access, Oracle
• Rational Rose, Visual Studio.net
• Eclipse

Standards

• Life Cycle Phase
• Strategy
• Design
• Development
• Testing
• Implementation

• Standard Types
• Protocols
• Naming Conventions
• Syntax
• Component Descriptions
• Programming Languages

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Current Status of the MIS Framework Project
Phase One
Phase Two
Phase Three
Development Initial Framework
Create Initial Graduate/ Industry Plan
Form Industry Advisor Team Survey Grad
Develop Initial Methodology
DevelopPilot Framework Tool (HTML)
Evaluate Methodology Framework
Eval/Revise Graduate Industry Plan
Conduct Initial Industry Meeting
Perform Course Fit Analysis
Define Tasks Deliverables For Phases
Build Course Deliverable Templates
Deploy Framework for Courses
Update Course Descriptions Objectives
Develop Additional Methodologies
Revise Framework
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High Level Methodology w/Current Course Maps
Strategy
Analysis
Design
Build
Implement
Test
Bus119a
COMMON TO ALL
Bus114
Bus119b
Bus93
Bus93
Understand Current Situation
Opportunity Requirements Analysis
Strategic Business Analysis
Develop Conceptual Design
Evaluate Design Options
Bus113x (E)
Understand Stakeholder Needs
Develop Business Case Architecture
Testing Environment Preparation
Perform System Test
Activate Users
Prepare Production Environment
Bus92
Define Application Requirements
Design Application Architecture
Perform Unit Testing
Define Process and Interaction
Build Application Components
APPLICATION
Deploy Application/ Components
Bus116 (E)
Bus112
Design Database Architecture
Build Database
Define Database Requirements
Perform Data Conversion
Deploy Application/ Database
Bus111
Define Technology Requirements
Design Network Architecture
Acquire/Install Network Infrastructure
Deploy Network Infrastructure
Perform Component Testing
Cutover Technical Infrastructure
TECHOLOGY
Bus115 (E)
Design Computing Architecture
Acquire/Install Computing Infrastructure
Deploy Computing Infrastructure
SUPPORT
Bus119a
Build Human Support Infrastructure
Design Human Support Architecture
Define Support Requirements
Train User Personnel
Train Test Personnel
Acquire/Build Physical Environment
Design Physical Environment
Prepare Physical Environment
Activate User Support Processes
Manage the following Integration Scope Time Cost
Quality Human Resources Communications Risk Procur
ement
Manage the following Integration Scope Time Cost
Quality Human Resources Communications Risk Procur
ement
MANAGEMENT
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Strategy (Example of Detailed Level with
Deliverables)
Perform Strategic Analysis
Define Strategic Requirements
Develop Business Case Architecture
Define Goals Expectations
Perform Industry Analysis
Identify Strategic Requirements
Finalize Business Case
Assess Business Benefit
Select Strategic Opportunity
Report Findings for Approval
Assess Required Capabilities
Document Business Architecture
Perform Company Analysis
Assess Sourcing Alternatives
Perform Technology Survey
Assess IT Scope Competencies
Document IT Architecture
Deliverables
Competitive Forces Analysis Value Chain
Analysis Strategic Alignment Matrix
Business Benefits Solution Costs Sourcing
Assumptions
Application/ Infrastructure Portfolio
Strategic Requirements Technology Survey
Business Case with Assumptions Business
Architecture IT Architecture
Strategic Analysis Report
Project Charter
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Specific 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?