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Information Systems

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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.

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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

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To explore occupational outlooks and salaries:

National Compensation Survey

www.bls.gov/ncs/

National Association of College and Employers (NACE)

http://salary.com

Professional Organizations

American Society for Cybernetics

www.asc-cybernetics.org

Association for Information Science and Technology

https://www.asist.org/

Association for Information Systems

https://aisnet.org/

Association for Women in Computing

www.awc-hq.org

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