Information Systems

Description of Major

The program for a major in Information Systems includes a careful selection of general business and computer science courses capped with specific courses on Information Systems theory and practice. Information Systems majors are also encouraged to use electives to explore the use of technology in other fields.

Relevant Coursework

Computer Programming, Accounting, Database Design, Organizational Management, Network Analysis, Economics, Systems Analysis, Statistics

Current Outlook

Why take Information Systems at Carthage?

THE CARTHAGE ADVANTAGE
The information systems major at Carthage draws strength from solid foundations in the business and computer science majors. Information systems builds on these strengths with additional specific coursework, giving our students both practical and theoretical approaches to the information systems field.


We are located midway between Chicago and Milwaukee in one of the major business corridors of the U.S., giving the Carthage business student excellent internship and career opportunities.


OUTLOOK FOR FIELD
Employment in information systems is expected to increase much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2008. The fast-paced expansion of the computer and data processing services industry will contribute strongly to the increased demand for these managers. In addition, employment growth is expected across a variety of industries reflecting the widespread importance of information technology.

SALARY
The national average starting salary for an information systems major in 2002 was $41,414. The national average starting salary in programming was $50,168 and in software design was $51,970.

What can I do with a major in Information Systems?

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS
This list includes careers that may require different degrees of education and training.

  • Computer Programmer/Analyst
  • Computer Network Manager
  • Business Process Analyst
  • Systems Analyst
  • Software Designer
  • Technology Consultant
  • Web Page Designer/Analyst
  • Help Desk Coordinator