Description of the CIS Function
Solving strategic business problems by designing computer-based information systems can be an exciting and rewarding career. Information technology jobs are some of the fastest growing and highest paying jobs in management. In the modern workplace, it is imperative that technology works both effectively and reliably. Computer and information systems managers play a vital role in the implementation of technology within their organizations. They do everything from helping to construct a business plan to overseeing network security to directing Internet operations. Computer and information systems managers plan, coordinate, and direct research and facilitate the computer-related activities of firms. They help determine both technical and business goals in consultation with top management and make detailed plans for the accomplishment of these goals. This requires a strong understanding of both technology and business practices.
Health Informatics: A Growing CIS field Health Informatics combines knowledge from medical areas, healthcare administration, and information technology. An expert in Health Informatics knows about information technology, how to apply the technology to solve practical problems, and how to manage complex processes of implementing new solutions into organizations. Besides these generic competencies, Health Informatics experts also know about the industry, both from the point of view of providing medical services, and from the point of view of administrating complex medical organizations and processes. Experts in Health Informatics can, in other words, help the industry effectively adopt information technology to innovate and improve its medical services and the way they are administrated.
Possible Job Titles of CIS Graduates
(Jobs secured as reported by GSU Robinson Career Management Center post-graduate survey)
| Administrative Assistant |
Executive Management Trainee |
Senior Consultant |
| Business Intelligence Consultant |
Health and Safety Administrator |
Systems Analyst |
| Business Technology Analyst |
Implementation Analyst |
Technical Analyst |
| Client Executive |
IT Analyst |
Technology & Security Risk Services |
| Consulting Analyst |
Programmer |
Staff |
| Corporate Trainer |
Program Analyst |
Web Designer |
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Possible Employers of CIS Graduates
(Employers as reported by GSU Robinson Career Management Center post-graduate survey)
| Accenture |
HAL Systems |
NCR Corporation |
| Decision First Technologies |
Hewitt Associates |
Reznick Group |
| Deloitte Consulting |
Hewlett Packard |
Wireless Generation |
| Ermas Consulting |
Hitachi Consulting |
WRSCompass |
| Ernst & Young LLP |
Macy's Systems and Technology |
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| Georgia Pacific |
Mercer |
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Skill Sets and Interests Commonly Associated with CIS Majors
| Problem solving |
Training/teaching skills |
Excellent "people" skills |
| Logical thinking |
Precision |
Technical proficiency |
| Critical reasoning |
Decision making skills |
Knowledge of computer concepts |
| Analytical skills |
Ability to work well under pressure |
Knowledge of technical limitations |
| Accuracy |
Communication skills |
Good interpretation skills |
| Attention to detail |
Organizational skills |
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| Troubleshooting |
Leadership |
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GSU Student Contacts Associated with CIS Majors
Additional Resources for CIS Majors
