Computer Information System (CIS) ?

[death row]

Just curious if anyone has done this before? I'm starting school full time soon and this will be my major. I was told there wasn't an inordinate amount of math involved, as I wasn't always the best at that to begin with. So I'm hoping I can do alright here.

But if anyone has done it, any advice or tips for me?

Thx

[Xog]

There's a lot of different things CIS could mean. At its most basic level with a straight degree in CIS, you can be an IT tech. Which isn't a bad job, either, depending on where you get hired. If you want to be an IT tech, aim for jobs at large firms or grade schools (1-12)

[Veloce]

good degree, just make sure you come out of it specializing in something. It's good to have a GENERAL degree in IT/information systems, but it's better to have an idea of what you're looking to do so you can focus while you're in school, plus that will make it easier to get a job. There's also lots of extra stuff you can do in the IT world (certifications, ect.) that you don't need school for too.

[death row]

good degree, just make sure you come out of it specializing in something. It's good to have a GENERAL degree in IT/information systems, but it's better to have an idea of what you're looking to do so you can focus while you're in school, plus that will make it easier to get a job. There's also lots of extra stuff you can do in the IT world (certifications, ect.) that you don't need school for too.

Good stuff. Yeah currently I work at JP Morgan Chase. Hopefully I can stay there and of course do something in IT with that financial institution. Not sure what I'm going to specialize yet, they gave me a few options and I was mulling over what I would be specializing in. Any suggestions?

Thx

[fLaReD]

hey drow, i was actually reading this thread in my last day of my CIS class that i'm taking over summer. i'm a comp sci major but this summer class counts for a credit i need, so i don't really know much about the CIS major. however i do know that the class i just finished bored the hell out of me. it was all about networking hardware and software, not my cup of tea.

[Veloce]

Good stuff. Yeah currently I work at JP Morgan Chase. Hopefully I can stay there and of course do something in IT with that financial institution. Not sure what I'm going to specialize yet, they gave me a few options and I was mulling over what I would be specializing in. Any suggestions?

Thx

Not real sure to be honest. I got a very broad degree in IT unfortunately and the kids I graduated with are doing all sorts of things. I know a few kids that do database work (managing them, querying/reporting, ect.), another does network design and management for a small company of around 50 people, and some are just straight programming. One of the more interesting classes we took had to do with network security and breach testing which is getting bigger right now (lot of money in it too). I'm sure there's many disciplines out there that I've left out but those are just a few of areas of IT I was exposed to...I'd keep asking around.

[Fit of Rage]

IMO go for something related to security or encryption. Hackers are only going to get more high-tech, so there's always going to be money invested in network security (especially for financial institutions).

[Bioture]

Agree with fit. I took a bunch of CIS classes as an IT person (really IT is a combination of CIS, computer science, and bullshit), and it's definitely a good major if you enjoy being employed after school. If Management Information Systems (MIS) courses are available, take some of those too.