Computer Information Systems Degree

[seau45]

I'm currently enrolled in this degree and so far I am enjoying it. I still have time to switch to Computer Science but I am pretty lousy at math.Does anyone know of job prospects with the CIS degree?

 

[Morozevich]

Switch to Computer Science. You will thank me later.

 

[dj weird]

I've read that getting a degree in computer information systems today is pretty pointless and more employers would prefer a computer science degree.

 

[drkmmafan]

CIS major here as well but my school prefers Information and Decision Sciences, IDS. Are you lousy at math or lazy at math? Because if you're lousy then I'd suggest stick with CIS because you're going to take a lot of math classes for CS. If you are lazy at math then I'd suggest changing your major from CIS to CS because it will be worth it.

Math is not everyone's cup of tea. I'm lousy at math so I'll stick with IDS. Also I'm almost done with the degree so no point in switching majors and staying in school any longer than I have to.

Find some internships while you are in college to beef up your resume for once you graduate. Also try to concentrate on Data Mining/Business Analytics because we live in an age of big data, companies will need someone to make sense of all the data they are collecting. Since government has mandated that all health records need to be digital there will be plenty of opportunity for people with Information System know how. Although on the medical side there is Health Information Management (HIM) which is a combination of Computer Science and Biology/Physiology and Anatomy classes.

Check out Bureau of Labor Statistics for Computer and Information Systems Manager http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Management/Computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm

 

[highkicknomore]

I've read that getting a degree in computer information systems today is pretty pointless and more employers would prefer a computer science degree.

This is what they said about 6 years ago when I graduated.

I got my degree in CIS/Business. Got a full time job 2 weeks after I graduated. I applied for internship and got hired instead.

Now I oversee websites from process to launch.

All of my CIS buddies got jobs right away as well. I remember because all of us were pretty stressed with our professors saying we'd have a hard time finding a job.

The key for me was being honest with the employers and letting them know what I did/didn't know but telling them I'm always willing to learn.

I think they appreciated my honesty instead of cookie cutter answers.

 

[LucasWithLidOff]

I worked for PWC for 8 years with a CIS degree. The opportunities are out there, but as someone already said, I'd switch to computer science. The math courses are a lot of work, but they'll keep your brain sharp. There really is no way to succeed in math courses without spending time practicing it every night.

 

[Nomad Nemesis**]

depends on what you want to do. if you want to be a programmer, then definitely do computer science.

i had a major in CIS and ended up working in network engineering. there were a couple of classes in networking at my college.

best way to get a job is to know someone

 

[thegreenblender]

When I started college, tests revealed I had the math aptitude of an orangutan--and I only slightly jest. Through a two-part process, involving: 1. Advanced yoga meditation. 2. Doing math until my eyes melted out of their sockets and poured onto the page...I conquered all my CS math, and today I'm nearly math-phobia free. The only one who can stop you is yourself.

 

[highkicknomore]

depends on what you want to do. if you want to be a programmer, then definitely do computer science.

i had a major in CIS and ended up working in network engineering. there were a couple of classes in networking at my college.

best way to get a job is to know someone

I agree with this. Make sure you want to do something that you like/love. If you hate programming, you'll get a job easily but will you be happy with your life?

 

[thegreenblender]

I agree with this. Make sure you want to do something that you like/love. If you hate programming, you'll get a job easily but will you be happy with your life?

You will? That's not what I see. Probably won't even make it through a screener interview. I wouldn't even throw that out there.

 

[highkicknomore]

You will? That's not what I see. Probably won't even make it through a screener interview. I wouldn't even throw that out there.

Of course he has to lie that he likes it.

My point is that it's easier to find a job with a degree in CS than CIS (even though from my personal experience. It wasn't hard for me and my friends *knock on wood*). But will he enjoy programming as a full time career?

 

[CaSe]

geographic information systems (GIS) degree and we're talking