The BIS Program was launched in 2003 and was re-licensed by the Connecticut
Department of Higher Education in 2005.
WE OFFER DIVERSE BUSINESS
INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMS SET TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS:
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- BIS MAJOR;
- MINORS: BIS MANAGEMENT
(its revision was approved by senate in 2006),
SOCIAL INFORMATICS, and MIS (the latter is in cooperation with the CS dept);
- CERTIFICATE IN BIS;
- BIS MANAGEMENT
CONCENTRATION
IN THE BACHELOR IN GENERAL STUDIES PROGRAM (in the School of Cont. Ed.).
The BIS
Management Minor is an excellent
addition to a Business Administration, Accounting or Computer Science
degree. It will give a professional opportunity to a student in any
other major at ECSU. We are also proud to offer the
interdisciplinary Minor in Social Informatics
that can be an excellent addition to a
major in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Environmental and Earth
Science or any other major on campus.
OUR FACILITIES:
Eastern Connecticut State University
provides excellent education not only through quality instruction but
also through outstanding facilities. We have most modern computer laboratories
equipped with the latest powerful technology. These are located in nice
buildings. We use advanced educational technology including course
management tools, video lectures and multimedia. We have also a world
class new library.
JOBS IN INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY ARE AVAILABLE AND IN A GROWING DEMAND
- ”In the New York City Region
three of the top five fastest growing occupations are computer software
developer, systems analyst and computer support specialist”.
(New York State Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Report 1998-2008)
- “The US Bureau of Labor
Statistics has identified the top five fastest growing occupations in the
next ten years to be in the IT area” (US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Report)
STUDENT SUCCESS AND EXPERIENCE WITH THE
BIS PROGRAM AT ECSU
Recent
graduates of the Eastern BIS program are employed by United Technologies
Corporation (IT security), Pratt and Whitney, St. Paul Travelers IT
division, State of Connecticut IT Services, Three Rivers Community
College, Manchester Community College, Veeder-Root Company, Hewitt
Associates, Rhode Island Department of Transportation, US Army and a
number of other organizations.
“The
BIS program at ECSU differentiates from all other schools in the area.
I am a continuing education student in this program. I've also been
working over 20 years in IT and IT related positions for a large
insurance company. All of the BIS courses have helped me in my career
- it was like 'just in time' on the job training. What differentiates
ECSU, is that the concepts learned in class can be applied in the work
place. I'm more confident in my job today because of my participation
in the program.”
Dawn Shane,
Retiree Markets, Aetna, Class of 2007
“I’ve
really enjoyed my time spent at Eastern and am grateful for the advice
and counsel on school-related matters. I am proud to tell people that I
am a BIS major from Eastern.”
Jonathan
Wilson,
BIS Graduate, Class of 2005
THE BIS STUDENT CLUB,
HONOR SOCIETIES AND CAREERS IN BIS:
The
BIS student club exists
since 2004. It operates since 2007 as a student professional chapter
of The association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP). It provides
opportunities to interact with distinguished speakers and prepare for
the exciting
careers in the IT industry such as a Systems
Analyst, User Support Specialist, Web Designer, Database Administrator,
Information Architect, Consultant, Information Manager and others.
The best of our students
can be inducted in several
honor societies
affiliated to the
Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), The Decision Sciences
Institute (open also to those that take the BIS Management Minor) and also to Delta Mu Delta (For
all business students including BIS). We have
student chapters for them on campus.
FIND US ON THE WEB OR IN
PERSON:
You can find on this web site further information about the programs,
courses, admission,
financial aid and campus life. The advisement sheet for the BIS major will
help you planning your further studies. If you have any questions please
feel free to get in touch with us also by email:
bis@easternct.edu or by phone 860 465 4620 and ask for
more information or to set up an appointment with the Coordinator of BIS.
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