Computer Information Systems
Department of Computer Information Systems
An Information Systems/Operations Management major takes courses in statistics, management science, production/operations management, and information systems. This unique mix of education combines quantitative methods and analytical approaches to solving problems in all area of business utilizing current technology. Students can focus on either production/operations management or information systems. IS/OM graduates with a concentration in information systems have been successful in entry-level jobs such as systems analysts, information systems application developers, software testing, and end-user support. The following list contains a representative sample of current job titles of former Information Systems & Operations Management majors. Use this as an idea list, and remember that it represents some, but certainly not all, of the careers you might consider. Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
Related Career Titles
| Analyst/Programmer Applications Programmer Auditor Communications Specialist Computer Aided Software Computer Security Analyst Computer Systems Hardware Analyst Consultant Data Communications Analyst Data Security Analyst Database Manager/Administrator Developer End-User Technician Engineering Specialist Financial Planner Internet Developer Internet Marketing Analyst Information Systems Developer Information Systems Manager Information Technology Manager Inventory Control Specialist Inventory Manager Investment Analyst Logistics Manager Management Analyst Market Research Analyst Materials Controller | Medical Systems Designer Network Administrator/Manager On-Line Services Manager Operating Systems Programmer Operations Manager Operations Researcher Product Development Manager Product Forecaster/Estimator Programmer - Engineering & Scientific Quality Assurance Analyst Records Management Analyst Relocation Analyst Risk Analyst Risk and Insurance Specialist Software Support Technician Software Tester Statistician Systems Administrator Systems Analyst Systems Integrator Systems Programmer Systems Technical Manager Technical Sales Representative Technology Consultant Telecommunications Manager User Support Analyst Web Master |
Related Major Skills
| Ability to prepare technical reports Active learner Active listening skills Critical thinking Design systems Different learning strategies Giving advice on business or research | Investigating data to solve problems Math & science skills Oral & Written communication skills Reading comprehension Research Understanding of computer programs Work independently and on a team |
Professional Organizations & Associations
Association for Computing Machinery
Association for Information Systems
ASU Association of Information Technology Professionals
Computing Research Association
Institute of Operations Management
