Career Opportunities with a
Major in Computer Information Systems

 

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. Click on highlighted jobs for more information on training, income and

job outlook.  The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Computer

Information Systems majors may consider.

 

Many of these jobs also require education beyond an associate’s

and bachelor's degree.

 

Accountant	Applications Programmer	Auditor
Budget Analyst	Computer Programmer	Computer Aided-Designer
Computer Software Engineer	Computer Science Technician	Computer Security Specialist
Computer Service Technician	Cost Engineer	Data Reduction Analyst
Database Analyst	Database Administrator	Director of Vital Statistics
Economist	Efficiency Expert	Engineering Analyst
Information Scientist	Institutional Researcher	Inventory Controller
Market Researcher	Mathematician	Media Center Manager
Operations Research Analyst	Securities Trader	Software Engineer
Statistician	Surveyor	System Administrators
Systems Analyst	Systems Consultant	Technical Salesperson
Technical Writer	Webmaster	Computer & IS Managers
Computer & Data Processing	Telecommunications	Hardware Engineers
Network Administrator	Online Services Manager	Communications Specialist
LAN Manager

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

·        CCA Accounting, Business & Computers Department Website

·        Associate of Arts—Business Transfer Distinction Advising Sheet

·        Associate of Science Advising Sheet

·        Associate of Applied Science: Computer Information Systems

o        Computer Information Systems Emphasis Advising Sheet

o        IT Tech and Support Emphasis Advising Sheet

o        Management Information Systems Emphasis Advising Sheet

o        Networking Emphasis Advising Sheet

o        Programming Emphasis Advising Sheet

o        Web Development Emphasis Advising Sheet

·        Computer Information Systems Certificates:

o        "C" Language Programming Advising Sheet

o        Cisco Certified Networking Associate Advising Sheet

o        Computer Information Systems Advising Sheet

o        IT Tech and Support Advising Sheet

o        Java Language Programming Advising Sheet

o        LINUX/UNIX Operating Systems Advising Sheet

o        Networking/Security Advising Sheet

o        PC Application Specialist

o        Programming Advising Sheet

o        Visual Basic Programming Advising Sheet

o        Web Development Advising Sheet

·        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
• Society for Information Management
  http://www.simnet.org/

The above information has been obtained from numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.