Transcript undergrad_cti - DePaul University

We are:
A Professional School
The largest graduate school of
Computer Science in the country
We have:
A University working with student
and professional organizations
to enable students to turn
classroom skills into practical
experience
A curriculum that keeps pace
with current technology trends
The opportunity to network with
industry professionals
“Led by the President, DePaul in the
last few years has made remarkable
strides in updating its computer
facilities….
This has meant a major investment.”
1996 NCA Accreditation Committee report about DePaul University
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Program
350,000is:job
openings
in programming
and systems
The fastest growing
program at DePaul
University
analyst jobs, and only 36,000 qualified
Constantly responding to phenomenal market
applicants
within U.S. corporations.
needs
in the field
-Information Technology Association of America
1997
“As long as students
have a solid footing in
computing theory,
they can adapt to new
technologies as often
as necessary.”
Helmut Epp
Myths:
You will work alone
Who
is personality
prepared
There
is one
for
computer
science?
All disciplines involve heavy
programming
Truths:
Working in a team environment is an
essential part of computing
The field is filled with interesting
people
Many career tracks such as analysis
and usability testing do not involve a
lot of programming
Teachers who teach
What’s the DePaul
Rooted in liberal arts
advantage?
curriculum
100 years of excellence
Bachelors Degrees offered by DePaul CTI
BS in Computer Science
BS in Information Systems
BS in Human-Computer Interaction
BS in Telecommunications
BS in Electronic Commerce
BS in Computer Science Track one:
Computer Science
“Closer to the metal”
Abstract theory
Programming languages
Analysis of Algorithms
Operating Systems
BS in Computer Science Track one:
Who will be happy in this degree?
Abstract thinker
Interest in Math
Problem Solver
BS in Computer Science Track one:
Career Options
Software Development
Tool Developer
Technical Consultant
BS in Computer Science Track Two:
Data Analysis and Database
Designers and administrators of
databases
Computer-based statistical analysis
Database systems
Post-processing retrieval
BS in Computer Science Track Two:
Who would be happy in this degree?
Meticulous and organized person
Analytical thinker
Problem solver
BS in Computer Science Track Two:
Career Options
Survey companies
Consulting firms
Information Resource Companies
Actuary Firms
BS in Information Systems
“Information managers in the
information age”
Systems analysis
Integrated application
development
Front-end applications
Office integration
BS in Information Systems:
Who will be happy in this degree?
People interested in the
efficient use of information
Good communicators
Problem Solvers
Like dealing directly with
people
BS in Information Systems:
Career Options
“They’re everywhere”
Corporations
Schools
Government
B.S in Human-Computer Interaction
“Solving the visual and
psychological problems of
computing”
Visual Interfaces
Psychology
Computer-produced art
and artifacts
B.S in Human-Computer Interaction
Who is right for HCI?
Background or interest
in art
Background or interest
in psychology
Problem solver
B.S in Human-Computer Interaction
Career Options
Design Systems
Design Visual Interfaces
Improve the efficiency
of information transfer
B.A. in Computing
a joint degree with the School of New Learning
Must be over 24 years old
Competence-based
curriculum
What is it like to study in the
School of CTI?
Attend class with
working professionals
All programs have courses
in Telecommunications
Has a research-oriented
Ph.D. Program
Artificial Intelligence lab
Local Area Network lab
Software Development lab
Telecommunications lab
Visual Computing lab
How can you prepare for CTI?
Purchase a computer
Take more math
Get programming
experience
Average starting salary for
CTI graduates: $46,000
Hundreds of companies
hire DePaul graduates
each year, such as:
Andersen Consulting
Amoco
First Chicago NBD