For this reason, Marriott School of Management programs make extensive use of faculty expertise, case studies, student projects, and interships. The information systems emphasis prepares students for careers in areas such as systems analysis and design, information systems counseling, and information systems management. The courses develop strength in the technical areas of programming, emphasis is given to developing analytic and communications skills, with a focus on business applications. Students who graduate with an Information Systems emphasis typically work in one or more areas associated with the computer industry.
Jobs generally focus on some aspect of the development and implementation of information systems.
Specific job positions filled by recent graduates include management consultant, computing support representative, systems test coordinator, installer of computer software, systems analyst, software developer, customer service representative, and training specialist. For more information on careers in your major, please refer to From Major to Career, a publication which is located in all college advisement centers. Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.85 in the premanagement courses, with no more than one repeat for each class. No grade lower than a C- will be acceptable. Demonstrate a knowledge of computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet analysis.