Dr. Terry SmithAssistant Professor

School of Information Technology

AFCEA/AFA

July 23, 2009

People Have Choices

There are 35 colleges and universities across the state that are members of the University System of Georgia.

All of them have schools and programs that prepare people for successful careers.

So, why should anyone choose the School of Information Technology at Macon State College?

Our Purpose

…to educate students in information technology in ways that lead to fulfilling careers and enhance the economic vitality of Central Georgia.

…to offer courses that focus on critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal and communication skills.

…to produce graduates with a diversified set of skills, roles, and experiences.

Affordability

Annual Undergraduate Cost of College Attendance

in the United States (2008 dollars)

1978 1988 1998 2008$0

$5,000

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000

$25,000

$30,000

$35,000

$40,000

$45,000

Private 4-year College/UniversityPrivate 2-year CollegePublic 4-year College/UniversityPublic 2-year College

Source: Student Tuition and Financial Aid, SREB Fact Book 2009

Source: Student Tuition and Financial Aid, SREB Fact Book 2009 Macon State College Tuition and Fees

Affordability

1992 1998 2004 2008$0

$1,000

$2,000

$3,000

$4,000

$5,000

$6,000

In State Full Time Student

United StatesGeorgiaMacon State College

Median Annual Undergraduate Tuition and Required Fees

We Are Flexible

Degrees

Concentrations

Places

Associate of Science Degree

The Associate of Science Degree in Information Technology requires 60 semester credit hours of academic work.

▪ English, Math, Humanities, Fine Arts, Social and Natural Sciences.▪ Foundation courses in Information

Technology in areas such as Networks and Software Development .

Bachelor of Science Degree

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology requires an additional 60 semester credit hours of academic work. ▪ IT Core Curriculum Area (30 hours).▪ Upper-Level Electives Area (30 Hours).

Bachelor of Science Degree

The IT Core Curriculum – Ten Courses (30 hours)

Systems Analysis and Design

Human Computer Interaction

Interactive Digital Media

Foundations of Information Assurance

Driven Web Development

Project Management

Integrating Information Technologies

Database Principles

Decision Support and Organizational Intelligence

Senior Capstone

Bachelor of Science - Concentrations

The upper-level electives can be “Concentrations” in:

▪ Network Technologies and Administration

▪ Information Assurance and Security

▪ Integrated Digital Media

▪ Software Development

▪ Information Technology Management (begins Fall 2009...)

Concentrations

Informatics Concentrations which allow students to more rapidly develop IT solutions for organizations within diverse disciplines. ▪ Health Information Management▪ Business▪ Biology▪ English▪ History▪ Humanities▪ Mathematics

Concentrations

Information Assurance and Security▪ Offered FULLY online starting Fall 2009.▪ Involves detecting, reporting, and

responding to cyber threats.▪ 60 hours in Information Technology

courses, such as:▪ Forensics/Data Recovery; Database

Security and Disaster Recovery; Network and Software Security

Concentrations

Health Informatics▪ Offered FULLY online starting Fall 2009.▪ 45 hours in Information Technology.▪ 15 hours in Health Information

Management.▪ In courses such as American Health

Care System Health Care Management, Public Health and Epidemiology, Quality Management and Improvement, Managed Care

Concentrations

Business Informatics▪ Similar to a traditional Management

Information Systems (MIS) degree.▪ 45 hours in Information Technology.▪ 15 hours in various business courses in Statistics, Economics, Finance,

Management, Marketing, Accounting.

New for Fall 2009▪ Few careers exist today that are not

impacted by technology. ▪ For undergraduates enrolled in any

discipline or program other than IT. ▪ 15 hours of coursework with a

minimum of 9 hours in upper division courses .

Minor in Information Technology

Convenient

Our IT program is innovative, flexible, and convenient, with courses offered:▪ Day and evening in classroom settings▪ Online▪ and a blend of classroom and online.

Warner Robins

In classrooms at the Warner Robins campus.

Warner Robins

In our new building, scheduled to open for classes in Fall 2009.

Macon Campus

In classrooms in the new Professional Sciences Building.

A Place Where…

A Place Where…

A Place Where…

Robins Air Force Base

The Resident Center on Robins Air Force Base.

All military personnel and their dependents, as well as RAFB civilian employees and retirees, are eligible to take RRC classes.

Or, Online

In classrooms that are “Online”

In Summary

Macon State’s IT program is all about innovation, flexibility, and convenience.

We are dedicated to developing the finest degree program and producing graduates with a diversified set of skills, roles and experiences.

Our Graduates

Are prepared to solve problems and apply new technologies within an increasingly interconnected and changing global environment.

They are -

2006 to 2016

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections Georgia Department of Labor, Department of Workforce Information & Analysis

Employment Projections

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

0%

10%

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30%

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60%

Network Systemsand Data

CommunicationAnalysts

ComputerSoftwareEngineers

Forensic ScienceTechnicians

ComputerSystems Analysts

DatabaseAdministrators

National

Georgia

We Are Different

We listen to and know our “customers” through surveys of current students and alumni and – through “one-on-one” advising.

We employ “top notch” faculty and staff. Ten faculty members, 3 of them have a Ph.D. and another four are ABD.

We Are Different

We listen to our Advisory Committee, Executives and Professionals in:

Media, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Education, Military, Financial, and Aerospace.

We ask that you consider becoming a member of our Advisory Committee.

Questions?

For further information on the school, visit our website at

http://www.maconstate.edu/it/

or contact me at:

terry.smith1@maconstate.edu(478) 757-2699