"What Can I Do With a Major in...Computer Information Systems?"
The graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in Computer Information Systems will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of professional and ethical expectations in the work place.
- Use productivity software (word processing, spreadsheet, and database) effectively and manage hardware and software resources by applying knowledge of operating systems and environments.
- Develop application software using skills in appropriate business programming languages (e.g. Visual Basic, Java, COBOL, C-sharp).
- Develop and maintain databases using theoretical and applied knowledge of relational database management systems (e.g. SQL Server, Oracle).
- Develop and maintain telecommunications networks and security protocols using theoretical and applied knowledge of telecommunications (e.g. Novell, Windows NT).
- Analyze business problems and develop solutions by applying critical thinking skills within the systems development process (e.g. The Systems Development Life Cycle [SDLC] and Object Oriented Design).
Department of Computer Information Systems:
US Dept. of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook
Related Career Titles
1.1 Software developer/ Programmer / Analyst – Develop and maintain application programs for internal and external clients including web solutions, analyze current and future systems, work closely with database and network administrators, etc. 1.2 Database Administrator / Database Coordinator / Database Programmer - responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance and repair of an organization's database. The role includes the development and design of database strategies, monitoring and improving database performance and capacity, and planning for future expansion requirements. They may also plan, co-ordinate and implement security measures to safeguard the database 2. Network Administrator - is for the maintenance of computer hardware and software that comprises a computer network. This normally includes the deployment, configuration, maintenance and monitoring of active network equipment. A related role is that of the network specialist, or network analyst, who concentrates on network design and security. Area 1: Software Development |
Systems Programmer Area 2: Network Systems Administration |
Related Job Listings/ Job Search Website
Central Career Network
Business Software Alliance
Careers-in-Business, LLC
Information Technology Industry Council
International Digital Enterprise Alliance (IDEAlliance)
Internet Alliance
NY Technology Council
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
World Information Technology and Services Alliance
Dice
IT Career Net
IT Classified
IT Jobs
IT world
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Software Job Link
Affiliated Organizations
Association for Computing Machinery (UCM)
Association for Information Systems
Association of Information Technology Professionals (UCM)
Beta Alpha Psi (UCM)
Computer and Communications Industry Association
Delta Epsilon Chi (UCM)
Delta Sigma Pi (UCM)
Information Systems Audit and Control Association
International Association of IT Asset Managers
Phi Beta Lambda (UCM)
Students in Free Enterprise (UCM)
The Computing Technology Industry Association
Urban and Regional Information Systems Association
Four-Year Academic Plan
Computer Information Systems: Software Development Concentration, B.S.B.A. Degree
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The career paths listed are those which are commonly associated with this area of study and in no way does this site attempt to suggest that these are all of the career paths possible. Some of the career paths listed may require additional education, training, development, licenses and/or certifications. Listings of resources such as job listings, web links, professional organizations, library publications, and other information found on this page are believed to be accurate and true at the time published. The "What Can I Do With A Major In..." database is reviewed and updated every year in July. While no list is truly exhaustive, if you feel something should be added, deleted, changed or updated on this page, please contact the Office of Career Services by e-mail at careers@ucmo.edu and an out-of-cycle change will be completed.
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