Computer Information Systems

Career Opportunities with a Major in Computer Information Systems

Many jobs require a college educated individual. College graduates can use their education in a wide variety of occupations.

A degree in Computer Information Systems provides skills and competencies in CIS theory and concepts and their application to the functional areas of business; problem solving in business organizations; CIS development methodologies, techniques and technologies; digital computer hardware, systems software, application software, peripheral equipment, network components/installation and systems configurations; CIS ethics, the impact of information systems on society, organizations and individuals in both the domestic and international arenas. Graduates can look forward to challenging careers in computer information systems or using their computer information systems knowledge within any other area of business. Specific career fields consist of systems analysis, design, development, programming, database management/administration, data communications, networks/network administration, electronic commerce, website development/administration and management of information systems.

SKILLS RELATED TO COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

• Ability to think logically, thoroughly, and concentrate intensely

• Detail oriented, organized, work well under pressure

• Math & science skills

• Work well independently and as part of a team

• Ability to analyze problems and make appropriate decisions

• Ability to prepare technical reports

• Ability to investigate data to solve a problem

• Proficiency in precise analytical reasoning

• Ability to master new computer languages and methodologies

• Sensitive to multiple perspectives

• Curiosity and enthusiasm

The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Computer Information Systems major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Computer Information Systems majors may consider.

Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor's degree.

EMPLOYERS IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

• Advertising Companies

• Airlines

• Banking Firms

• Broadcasting Companies

• Census Bureau

• Colleges/Universities

• Communication Companies

• Computer Companies

• Consulting Companies

• Engineering Firms

• Government Agencies

• Hospitals

• Private Industries

• Professional/Technical Journals

• Research Firms

• Software Developers

• State/Local Grant Agencies

• Test-Development Companies

• Transportation Companies

• Weather Bureaus

• Web Development Companies

WEB SITES RELATED TO COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Metro State Department of Computer Information Systems Website

Resume Example for CIS Majors

• Apple

• Associations Unlimited

• Career Mareketplace

• COBOL Jobs

• Computer Job Bank

• Computer Jobs

• Computer Work

• C ++ Jobs

• Database Jobs

• Developers

• Dice.com

• Integrated Computer Solutions

• The Internet Society

• IT Careers

• Jobs for Programmers

• LAN Jobs

• Microsoft

• Software Jobs

• Sun Microsystems

• Transaction Information Systems

• Visual Basic Jobs

• Web Programming Jobs

• Women & Minorities in Science & Engineering

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS FIELD

• American Society for Information Science

  http://www.asis.org/

• Association for Information Systems

  http://www.aisnet.org/

• Association for Information Technology Professionals

  http://www.aitp.org/

• Association of Independent Information Professionals

  http://www.aiip.org/

• Computing Research Association

  http://cra.org

• International Webmasters Association

  http://www.iwanet.org

• Metro State Association of Information Technology Professionals

  http://www.mscd.edu/~aitp/

• Society for Information Management

  http://www.simnet.org/

The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple web documents.