What are Typical Careers for Our Graduates?
Information Systems (IS) are combinations of hardware, software, and telecommunications
networks that people build and use to collect, create, and distribute useful information
and knowledge. Organizations use information systems for a variety of reasons: to
gain competitive advantage, reach more customers, or improve service. The term IS
also refers to the field comprising those who design, develop, use, manage, and
study information systems in organizations. It is important to recognize that nearly
every industry, not just computer hardware and software companies, relies heavily
on IS professionals.
Today, the qualified professional with an IS major possesses valuable, integrated
knowledge and skills in three areas-technical, business, and systems. Specific career
opportunities depend on the student's interests, coursework, and experience. A multitude
of job opportunities for IS graduates are available. The career opportunities are
as follows:
MIS jobs
- Computer and Information Systems Managers - supervise the programming,
support, and analyst departments of an organization
- Project managers - manage the cost, time, risk, and other areas
associated with a project
- Business analyst ject managers - manage the cost, time, risk, and
other areas associated with a project
- Business analyst - an individual who helps to determine the requirements
for a computer information system
- Consultant - an individual who consults in the area of MIS for
a variety of business-related issues
CIS jobs
- Computer Support Specialists - also known as help-desk technicians,
provide technical assistance to customers by identifying and solving their hardware
and software problems.
- Computer Systems Analysts - are responsible for designing computer
information systems, modifying systems to improve production or work flow, or expanding
systems to serve new purposes.
- Database Administrators - are responsible for the environmental
aspects of a database.
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators - work specifically
on the design, installation, and support of a company or organization's LAN , WAN,
network segment, Internet, or intranet system
- Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts - design, evaluate,
test and maintain a diverse array of networks, including LANS, WANS, Internet-based
networks, intranets, and voice communication and wireless systems