With a degree in management information systems, you will gain a highly-sought-after technical education that will prepare you for experiences in the real world. Because this degree is in such high demand, you will be able to work in many industries worldwide. This program will also prepare you to compete for top positions in graduate school.
Below is a breakdown of nine interesting careers in management information systems, employers and industries that hire MIS professionals and resources for further career information. Some careers may require addition skills or further education. For more information on qualifications, jobs and career specifics consult the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.
COMPUTER NETWORK ARCHITECT
MEDIAN PAY: $120,520/YR
JOB OUTLOOK: Growing at 5% (slower than average)
JOB DESCRIPTION: Computer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets. These networks range from small connections between two offices to next-generation networking capabilities such as a cloud infrastructure that serves multiple customers.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST
MEDIAN PAY: $99,270/YR
JOB OUTLOOK: Growing at 7% (faster than average)
JOB DESCRIPTION: Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both.
NETWORK & SYSTEMS ADMINS
MEDIAN PAY: $80,600/YR
JOB OUTLOOK: Growing at 5% (slower than average)
JOB DESCRIPTION: Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.
NETWORK & SYSTEMS ADMINSTRATORS
INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST
MEDIAN PAY: $102,600/YR
JOB OUTLOOK: Growing at 33% (much faster than average)
JOB DESCRIPTION: Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. Their responsibilities are continually expanding as the number of cyber attacks increases.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
MEDIAN PAY: $110,140/YR
JOB OUTLOOK: Growing at 22% (much faster than average)
JOB DESCRIPTION: Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device. Others develop the underlying systems that run the devices or that control networks.
COMPUTER & INFO. SYSTEMS MGR
MEDIAN PAY: $159,010/YR
JOB OUTLOOK: Growing at 11% (faster than average)
JOB DESCRIPTION: Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.
DATABASE ADMINISTRATORS
MEDIAN PAY: $98,860/YR
JOB OUTLOOK: Growing at 8% (as fast as average)
JOB DESCRIPTION: Database administrators (DBAs) use specialized software to store and organize data, such as financial information and customer shipping records. They make sure that data are available to users and are secure from unauthorized access.
INFO RESEARCH SCIENTISTS
MEDIAN PAY: $127,530/YR
JOB OUTLOOK: Growing at 4% (slower than average)
JOB DESCRIPTION: Computer and information research scientists invent and design new approaches to computing technology and find innovative uses for existing technology. They study and solve complex problems in computing for business, medicine, science, and other fields.
WEB DEVELOPER
MEDIAN PAY: $77,200/YR
JOB OUTLOOK: Growing at 13% (faster than average)
JOB DESCRIPTION: Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the look of the site. They are also responsible for the site’s technical aspects, such as its performance and capacity, which are measures of a website’s speed and how much traffic the site can handle.
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