INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Careers in Information Systems vary greatly in areas of responsibility, experience and education. Sometimes referred to as Information Technology, it “…is the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware. IT workers help to ensure that computers work well for people. Nearly every company, from a software design firm, to the biggest manufacturer, to the smallest ‘mom & pop’ store needs IT workers to keep their business running smoothly.“
- Information Technology Association of America
WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR HELP?
For career and job-related information:
Melissas Kraft
Career Services Counselor
mkraft@sa.utah.edu
801-585-5037
350 Student Services Building
(Make an appointment to talk about pursuing jobs, fine-tuning your resume, perfecting your interviewing skills, and negotiating the best possible salary.)
For academic advising, contact:
David Eccles School of Business
801-581-7676
WHAT CAN I DO WITH INFORMATION SYSTEMS?
- What Can I Do With This Major? (Information)
- What Can I Do With This Major? (Links)
- Who Hires Our Grads?
- Information Systems Manager Career Profile from the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Computer Systems Analysts, Database Administrators, and Computer Scientists Career Profile from CollegeGrad.com
- Overview of Computer Information Systems Manager careers
- Cyber Careers for the Net Generation
- Wetfeet Career & Industry Profiles – An overview of careers in information systems including skill requirement and career resources
TYPICAL CAREER PATHS
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Target Industries
- Healthcare
- Financial services companies
- Telecommunications
- Technology corporations
- Accounting firms
- E-Commerce
WHAT EMPLOYMENT POSSIBILITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
*Important* Go to the Jobs page on this website for great resources.
Internship Information
- Career Services Internship Program - Find out about the Career Services Internship Program: overview, requirements, description, credit information, process to apply. Search for Internship opportunities here!
Job Search Websites
Employers to consider:
ARE THERE STUDENT OR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS WHERE I SHOULD BE GETTING INVOLVED?
Students
- University of Utah Information Systems Club: Visit the ASSU Student Groups page or contact Jeff Hassett for more information
Professional:
- Association for Information Systems
- Information Systems Security Association
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
- International Association for Computer Information Systems
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association – Utah Chapter
- Software and Information Industry Association
- Women’s E-Commerce Association, International WECAI
- The Minority E-Commerce Association
- eMarketing Association
- Information Technology Association of America
WHAT ABOUT GRADUATE SCHOOL?
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