What Can I Do With A Major In…
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
General Information:
Technology is becoming an integral part of business strategy and competitiveness. A degree in
information systems empowers you to be a significant contributor of the 21st century operations of
business and technology, allowing you strategic success as you combine an understanding of
cutting edge technologies and the ability to analyze and comprehend the database, hardware,
software and networking needs of your employer. Students will also, throughout the course of the
UCCS curriculum, learn to use Microsoft Office tools that will give them a head start on their career.
Career Possibilities:
Applications Development Manager
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Computer Programmer/Analyst
Computer Support Analyst
Computer Training Specialist
Database Manager/Administrator
Data Communications Manager
Data Security Manager
Computer Systems Analyst
Logistics Manager
MIS Director/Specialist
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Information Systems Manager
Computer Network Architects
Statistics:
· 2013 annual median salary for Computer and Information Systems Managers is $132,900;
employment is expected to grow 13% by 2020.
· 2013 annual median salary Database Administrators is $93,500; employment is expected to grow
14% by 2020.
· 2013 annual median salary for Computer Systems Analysts is $84,800; employment is expected to
grow 13% by 2020.
· 2013 Annual median salary for Computer Network Architects is $98,200; employment is expected
to grow 49% by 2020.
UCCS Clubs:
Go to http://sll.uccs.edu/Clubs and log into Mountain Lion Connect in the top corner for a list of
clubs or contact the SGA Office for more information, 719.255.3470 or studlife@uccs.edu.
For more information:
www.whatisinformationsystem.com/
www.degree.com/computer-science/information-systems-degree
www.bls.gov
Sources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook
www.acinet.org
online.onetcenter.org
http://www.mymajors.com/
www.worldwidelearn.com
www.simplyhired.com