Computer Information Systems

Overview

Companies around the world, from global chains to local shops, are turning to electronic options to store their records and keep in contact with customers. Information systems specialists form the vital link that provides businesses with these highly desirable services. 

In four years at the Frostburg State University, you could be building databases for a company of your choice or working with a consulting firm, helping a variety of clients with exciting assignments. Whatever your special interests are, a career in Computer Information Systems can find a place for you at a job that makes a difference.

• Prepare yourself with a degree program that includes basic accounting and business management classes – employers will love your well-rounded background and appreciate your skill with both the human and technological aspects of information systems.

• Delve into the ethical obligations and questions around massive electronic information-handling so you have a strong thought process to draw on in the future.

• Start your career as a database administrator, IT manager, systems architect or software quality assurance analyst.

Highlights

• Explore the new Gira Center for Communication and Information Technologies, a facility designed to give you the best tools available for modern computer science learning.

• Join Upsilon Pi Epsilon, an international honor society for outstanding computer science and information technology students.

• Intern with an industry, government office or small business to develop your skills in a real-world setting and impress your future employers with your experience.

• Develop your best programs and other works into a portfolio that will give you a running start in the Information Technology industry.

Career

Demand for IT experts is increasing as more companies rely more heavily on information technology and electronic communications to keep and process their records. Significant growth is expected in IT consulting firms, which perform various IT management tasks as clients request them. 

Healthcare systems are also likely to employ many new IT specialists to handle electronic records and prescriptions, recent technologies that are rapidly revamping the medical field. IT specialists with experience or education in cloud computing, networks or general business may be especially desirable.