Computer Information Systems Careers

     A career in CIS will be intellectually challenging, financially rewarding, and prestigious, offering excellent opportunities for advancement. Information systems impact every aspect of the business enterprise, and graduates who understand how to deploy web-based solutions to business problems will lead their organizations in the digital economy. The national demand for skilled information systems professionals, especially for systems and business analysts, ensures that well-prepared graduates will have an exciting set of career options.

     CIS graduates may pursue positions as systems analysts, web developers, database specialists, information security specialists, data communications specialists, or system support specialists. Graduates may become team leaders, project managers, or department heads. Prospects for rapid advancement are extraordinary. Highly motivated graduates may aspire to Chief Information Officer (CIO) duties, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization.