Information Systems
Major Information
The Information Systems (IS) degree program offers knowledge and skills to students who aspire to become a professional in enterprise systems or business analytics, or a combination of both. Skills in enterprise systems, which include enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, have long been in high demand by corporations that seek to integrate their functional systems and business processes both within the organization and with their suppliers, customers, and other business partners.
Business analytics is an important domain that focuses on the applications of predictive analytics and machine learning to help address complex issues in business.
A combination of enterprise systems and business analytics skills allows graduates to not only manage enterprise business processes and information, but also compile and analyze data generated by the enterprise systems.
General Information
Degree(s) Offered:
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Information Systems
Concentrations:
- Business Analytics
- Enterprise Systems
- Enterprise Security
Sample Occupations
- Chief Information Officer
- Computer Programmer Analyst
- Computer Scientist
- Computer Security Specialist
- Computer Software Engineer
- Computer Support Specialist
- Computer and Information Systems Manager
- Computer Training Specialist
- Consultant
- Database Engineer
- Database Manager/ Administrator
- Data Communications Manager/Analyst
- Data Processing Manager
- Data Security Manager
- Document Management Specialist
- EDP Director
- End-User Support Analyst
- Information center Analyst
- Information Manager/ Scientist/ Officer
- Information Systems Analyst
- Information Technology Specialist
- Internet Recruiter
- Knowledge Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Operations Research Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Production Manager
- Program Analyst
- Programmer/ Program Director
- Records and Information Analyst/ Administrator/ Manager
- Systems Supervisor
- Technical Director/ Manager
- Web Application Developer
- Web Developer
Sample Work Settings
- Consulting & Services Industry
- Direct Marketing Companies
- Media Companies
- Processing Service Companies
- Transportation Companies
- Banks
- Chemical Industry
- Direct Marketing Companies
- Media Companies
- Processing Service Companies
- Transportation Companies
- Travel Companies
- Security Companies
- Engineering Firms
- Financial Institutions
- Government (Local, State, & Federal)
- Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities
- Industrial Machinery & Equipment Industry
- Insurance Companies
- Military
- Public Utilities
- Securities & Exchange Commission
- Website Design Companies
- Wholesale & Retail Companies
- Manufacturers
Sample Employers
- BMW
- Capgemini
- EY
- IBM
- Aflac
- Accenture
- Gulfstream
- Home Depot
- KPMG
- Milliken & Company
- Georgia Ports Authority
- Newell Brands
- Novelis, Inc
- Textron
- General Motors
Connecting Majors, Skills, and Occupations
- View learning outcomes associated with your major in the Georgia Southern Academic Catalog:
Georgia Southern Academic Catalog
- Explore the connection between occupations and skills in O*Net:
- Use Handshake to upload your résumé and explore internships and jobs. For more information:
Internet Resources
To explore values, interests, and skills:
FOCUS 2
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) – $18
To explore occupational outlooks and salaries:
National Compensation Survey
National Association of College and Employers (NACE)
Professional Organizations
American Society for Cybernetics
Association for Information Science and Technology
Association for Information Systems
Association for Women in Computing
Georgia Southern Student Organizations
America’s SAP User Group (ASUG) Delta Sigma Pi
Association for Information Systems (AIS) Enactus
Eagles SAP Users Group (ESUG)
Professional Tips
These areas are highly valued by employers who seek candidates that have developed skills and abilities in the following areas. See the naceweb.org website to explore more.
- Career and Self Development
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Equity and Inclusion
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Technology
Résumé Tips
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Information Systems
- Include minors, emphasis areas
- List special technology skills, including certifications in Excel or Access; Tableau, SAP
- Write about relevant experiences that are tied to the Career Readiness areas (mentioned above)
- Include a variety of experiences that show strengths / skills valued by employers
- Limit to one page, unless there are 10+ years of professional work experience (military, or after college)
Last updated: 6/28/2013