Employers Value Computer Information Systems Majors
In today’s highly competitive global environment, the effective deployment of information technology has become the key to organizational success. There is a continuing shortage of individuals with the combination of business and technology skills needed to develop and manage information systems that provide a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. The mission of the B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems program is to produce graduates who can fill this need.
Active Directory, SQL and Network Security are top skills for Computer Information Systems graduates.
Amazon, Deloitte and Microsoft are top employers for Computer Information Systems graduates.
IT Specialist, Network Engineer and System Admin are common job titles for Computer Information Systems graduates.
Network Engineers earn an average of $82K a year.
32% of Computer Information Systems graduates have advanced degrees.
The average salary for Computer Information Systems grads from GSU is $92K.
AT&T, IBM and Georgia Pacific are the top three employers for Computer Information Systems grads from GSU.
Business Analyst, Software Engineer and Project Manager are common job titles for Computer Information Systems grads from GSU.
Enterprise Architecture, SaaS and Cloud Computing are skills that correlate with a higher salary for GSU Computer Information Systems grads.
The average salary for recent grads of Computer Information Systems from GSU is $76K.
85% of Computer Information Systems grads from GSU stay in Georgia.
Major Stories
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS FACULTY HELP STUDENTS WRITE THEIR SUCCESS STORIES.
Information Technology is the driving force behind a successful business. There’s an ongoing shortage of people who have both the IT skills and business acumen to create a competitive advantage for their companies in the global marketplace.
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Information Technology is the driving force behind a successful business. There’s an ongoing shortage of people who have both the IT skills and business acumen to create a competitive advantage for their companies in the global marketplace.
Your Degree at Work
HERE ARE THE TOP FIVE EMPLOYMENT FIELDS OF GSU STUDENTS WITH A COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEGREE.
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TOP EMPLOYERS OF GSU COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS GRADS AND AVERAGE SALARY
WHAT DOES A CAREER PATH LOOK LIKE FOR A COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAJOR?
Career paths are often full of twists and turns. They are rarely straight lines. Watch the following video tutorial to learn how to explore the career paths of GSU alumni who after graduating with a degree in this major pursued their interests and passions rather than a specific job title:
| QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN |
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83% of 9,013 people working as Quality Control Technicians majored in a degree other than Engineering. The chart above shows what they studied.
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985 Quality Control Technicians majored in Computer Information Sciences.
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About 80% of 31,940 people working as Marketing Analysts majored in a degree other than Marketing. The chart above shows what they studied.
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3,644 Marketing Analysts majored in Computer Information Sciences.
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80% of 687,499 people working as Chief Executive Officers majored in a degree other than Business. The chart above shows what they studied.
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46,131 Chief Executive Officers majored in Computer Information Sciences.
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Associate, CIO Advisory - KPMG
"While at Robinson, I maintained a 4.0+ GPA for four consecutive semesters and served three terms as president of the AIS GSU Student Chapter. My achievements earned me Robinson’s largest academic scholarship, the Bergeron Women in Technology Leadership Scholarship."
"I also traveled extensively while at Robinson. I went to Silicon Valley with Robinson’s Panthers in the Valley program, studied abroad in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and attended conferences nationwide sometimes as a panelist and competitor. I won third place in the Artificial Intelligence Case Study Competition during an AIS Conference in Philadelphia. Upon graduating in 2019, I was offered a role as a CIO advisory associate with KPMG." When asked what she learned at Robinson, Belinda emphasized tenacity, saying, “you have to create the life you want for yourself. This includes picking yourself up after you fall"
Operations Program Manager - Microsoft
"I studied computer information systems with a concentration in data analytics and application development. As an undergraduate, I was active in the GSU LEAD Honors Program as well as Ascend, and served as president of the AIS GSU Student Chapter...
The CIS program not only focused on the hard skills, but also on the soft skills, which I found to be equally important since a lot of our work deals with interacting with others."
Technology Advisory Consultant - EY
"After graduating in 2019 with a 4.05 GPA, I immediately began working as a technology advisory consultant at EY. They were not only helpful with classwork, but also provided guidance on career-related situations and were great mentors throughout my time at [Robinson]...
Also, the significant resources the CIS department offers, such as student organizations are highly active throughout the campus and provide the opportunity to build your skills. The college also offers Panther Immersion Programs for customized growth in key areas—like the PACE program for consulting experience and the Panthers in the Valley program for IT-focused exposure."
Student Athlete - GSU
"Jonathan Ifedi completed his undergraduate degree in fall 2019 and chose to continue at Robinson, enrolling in the M.S. in Information Systems program with a concentration in cybersecurity. When asked why he chose to stay,...
Jonathan explains, "I chose the CIS department at Robinson because of the opportunities it offered me such as being a part of one of the top CIS programs around and being surrounded by many Fortune 500 companies while being in the city of Atlanta."
Business Intelligence Analyst - Comcast
"GSU’s Robinson College of Business did an exceptional job teaching me how to learn and adapt to challenging circumstances. The faculty at Robinson challenged me to think differently through collaboration and problem-solving."
Security Engineer III - Fiserv
"Guidance from advisors, in-class discussions with actual professionals, and my experience abroad through the Robinson College of Business have all equipped me with the necessary skills needed to flourish in my field."
Information Technology Project Manager - Georgia-Pacific LLC
"Searching and applying for a job is never an easy task and often it can be something that people dread. The resources that Robinson’s CIS program provided, helped me meet the right people to stay plugged in for job opportunities, gain confidence in my skillsets that...
helped during interviews, and, overall, assisted me land my current job, where I look forward to going to work every day!"
Vice President, Vulnerability Assessment - Citi
"Classes such as introduction to programming, database management and the CIS capstone course helped me prepare for my interview with Citibank. After expressing my nervous feelings about technical interviewing, Dr. Hong helped me prepare...
Shortly after that interview, I accepted an offer. Thank you, Dr. Hong and the CIS faculty, for teaching me the skills I needed to succeed. Georgia State University and the current CIS students are very lucky to have such dedicated professors."
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