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Information Systems
By: Taran Nijjar
Information Systems Description
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Information Systems take IT and apply it to the Business World
Combination of technology and people to collect, compute and send information
Processing information for a company by creating and running Information
Systems
Work mainly in offices
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Can also work in labs, industrial plants or from home
Stressful job, specifically during a system crash
Job Titles: Information Systems Analysts/Consultants
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Can be promoted to Information Systems Manager
Work Hours
• Usually 40 hours per week
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(8 hours a day)
• May need to work a lot more hours if deadlines are
coming up
Earning Potential
• Consultants/Analysts
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Starting salary: $48, 360
Avg. Salary: $68,305
• Information Systems Managers
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Avg. Salary: $92,561
Possibly earn over $100,000
High School Education
Requirements
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Required courses:
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MHF4U – Advanced Functions (University)
ENG4U – English (University)
MCV4U– Calculus and Vectors (University)
SPH4u - Physics (University)
Other courses:
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Business
Chemistry
Computer Science
Education/Training
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Post-Secondary Education - University
A Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree from University in:
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Computer Science/Engineering
Software Engineering
Business Administration
College degree in Computer Science
An internship at a business is very helpful
Training from a software company's training program
Continuing learning (on the job)
Education/Training Locations
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Universities:
Toronto, York, Windsor, Waterloo and more
Colleges:
Northern, Algonquin, George Brown, Humber and more
Internships and company training located at company offices
Example University Courses:
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Information Systems Analysis and Design
Database Design and Management
Information Technology for Networked Organizations
IT Governance
Qualifications
• Bachelor's/Master's Degree or College Degree
• Certification from a company (if you participated in their
training program)
• Experience in computer programming, software
engineeringor data administration
Possible Employers - Peel
• Telecommunications Companies (Rogers - Brampton)
• Tech Companies (HP - Mississauga)
• The IT Departments of companies (Edward Jones Brampton)
• Government (City of Brampton)
• Self-Employed
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