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Career Specific Information
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, career opportunities across the field of information systems are expected to grow much faster than the average due to the widespread use of computers, technology and the Internet. If you choose to work as a computer systems analyst, solving computer problems and integrating new technologies into a company’s existing system, your job outlook is bright.
10-year Job Growth Forecast
In the next 10 years, the systems analyst field is projected to grow by more than 108,000 positions, which is a 20% increase.
Total number of new jobs and replacement jobs
*2018 total jobs is an estimate
Average Salaries
If you choose to work as a Systems Analyst you can expect to earn:
The top 10% earn:
$119,170
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The upper 25% earn:
$97,200
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The median earn:
$77,080
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The lower 25% earn:
$60,070
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*Total compensation includes bonus. Salaries listed are dependent on prior experiences as well as the number of years of seniority.
Job Market
In 2008, Systems Analysts held about 532,200 jobs. Systems analyst positions are expected to grow by 20 percent from 2008 to 2018, which is much faster than the average. Demand for these workers will increase as organizations continue to adopt and integrate increasingly sophisticated technologies and as the need for information security grows.
Available positions include:
- Database Specialist
- Web Designer
- Applications Programmer
- Systems Analyst
Gainful Employment
Information Systems
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Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BS-IS) prepares the student to organize, coordinate, direct research and facilitate the computer-related activities of a business. Electives allow students to pursue further coursework in information systems or to take courses in an area in which information systems are applied, such as business or health informatics. Upon completion of the degree students are prepared for work in a wide range of professions including database specialist, web designer, applications programmer and systems analyst.
Program Outcomes
At the successful completion of the program, the student should be able to:
- Recognize and define concepts of computer systems, hardware, software, programming languages and networks
- Examine a problem, identify and define the computing tools and techniques relevant to its solution
- Effectively convey technical knowledge in written form to a variety of audiences
- Analyze the professional, legal, and ethical impact of Information Systems on individuals, business organizations and society
- Design, build and maintain distributed databases and web-based systems
- Identify and evaluate the role of Information Systems within a business organization
- Apply project management principles to the design of Information Systems solutions in a business environment
Course Highlights & Curriculum
| CS216 |
Computer Networks |
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IS242 |
Management Information Systems |
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IS212 |
.NET Concepts and Principles |
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IS301 |
Web Design I |
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IS337 |
Information Systems Design & Imp |
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CS405 |
Software Engineering |
“When hiring computer systems analysts, employers usually prefer applicants who have at least a bachelor’s degree. For more technically complex jobs, people with graduate degrees are preferred.”
– Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov
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