Q. I am a business major with an emphasis in computer information systems.is this major good and does it pay well?also is there a high demand for jobs?answers appreciated
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CIS is my major also. Yes it has been good for me. It pays about $35,000 for starters and double to triple that after you gain experience. Here are just a few of the job areas you can go into with the CIS degree:
Computer Technician - Works on computer hardware at user location or in service center. (entry level IT Job)
Service Center Coordinator - Schedules the repair of user community computers, orders spare parts, schedules staff, establishes priorities, maintains loaner laptops and non-US laptops for travel outside of US.
Help Desk Staff - answer questions and resolve problems for the user community. (entry level IT Job - Tier 1 support)
Storage Administrator - in charge of mass storage servers and devices.
Network Administrator - Works on routers, switches, hubs, cables, load balancers and all the other hardware that handles LAN and WAN network traffic. Also, may be responsible for IP phone service.
Systems Administrator or Systems Engineer- Works with servers, laptops and desktop computers to keep them free of problems and secure the data they contain. Responsible for Security group creation and memberships, server patching, anti-virus protection updates, password changes and any automated mechanisms that make these changes. These positions may be divided into server and desktop teams. Tier 2 support.
Enterprise Administrator - Handles Enterprise support and design issues. Tier 3 support.
Active Directory Administrator - Designs and administers Active Directory infrastructure, AD policies, access permissions, roles, group policies, separation of duties.
Exchange and Messaging Administrator - maintains mail systems servers, other mail related devices and the company messaging infrastructure.
Backup Administrator - Maintains backup devices and determines backup strategies so data that was deleted accidentally or intentionally can be recovered. Design and control how and when data is backed up, where the backups are stored and how long the backups are retained. They will test to be sure backups are valid and usable.
Disaster Recovery Specialist - Plans for disaster events so the company data and infrastructure can be brought back online as quickly as possible after a fire, flood, earthquake, terrorism or other disaster event. Plans for failover of services to alternate locations, if the primary location is not available.
Database Administrator - Maintains the company databases which may include customer and sales records, billing information, inventory and other data.
Computing Security Specialist - A company's biggest asset is its data and the Computing Security Specialist will work to try to keep that data protected from loss. They may be dealing with and defending against viruses, hoaxes, malware, keyloggers, phishing attacks, internal attacks and domestic and foreign intrusion. Develops monitoring and interception systems, filters and strategies and works with appropriate government agencies.
Corporate IT Acquisition Specialist - Works with acquired outside companies to establish migration into the corporate computing infrastructure.
Data Center Administrator - Maintains the data center facilities where the company's servers and other devices reside. They are responsible for physical security and may review badge reader and camera information to be sure that only individuals with proper access are getting close to the company's servers and other critical devices. Also, maintain backup power devices (UPS or generators), climate control equipment, fire suppression equipment, establish access policies, etc.
In a small business the list above might be one or two people doing all these jobs. In a large Enterprise environment this could be hundreds of people.
CIS is my major also. Yes it has been good for me. It pays about $35,000 for starters and double to triple that after you gain experience. Here are just a few of the job areas you can go into with the CIS degree:
Computer Technician - Works on computer hardware at user location or in service center. (entry level IT Job)
Service Center Coordinator - Schedules the repair of user community computers, orders spare parts, schedules staff, establishes priorities, maintains loaner laptops and non-US laptops for travel outside of US.
Help Desk Staff - answer questions and resolve problems for the user community. (entry level IT Job - Tier 1 support)
Storage Administrator - in charge of mass storage servers and devices.
Network Administrator - Works on routers, switches, hubs, cables, load balancers and all the other hardware that handles LAN and WAN network traffic. Also, may be responsible for IP phone service.
Systems Administrator or Systems Engineer- Works with servers, laptops and desktop computers to keep them free of problems and secure the data they contain. Responsible for Security group creation and memberships, server patching, anti-virus protection updates, password changes and any automated mechanisms that make these changes. These positions may be divided into server and desktop teams. Tier 2 support.
Enterprise Administrator - Handles Enterprise support and design issues. Tier 3 support.
Active Directory Administrator - Designs and administers Active Directory infrastructure, AD policies, access permissions, roles, group policies, separation of duties.
Exchange and Messaging Administrator - maintains mail systems servers, other mail related devices and the company messaging infrastructure.
Backup Administrator - Maintains backup devices and determines backup strategies so data that was deleted accidentally or intentionally can be recovered. Design and control how and when data is backed up, where the backups are stored and how long the backups are retained. They will test to be sure backups are valid and usable.
Disaster Recovery Specialist - Plans for disaster events so the company data and infrastructure can be brought back online as quickly as possible after a fire, flood, earthquake, terrorism or other disaster event. Plans for failover of services to alternate locations, if the primary location is not available.
Database Administrator - Maintains the company databases which may include customer and sales records, billing information, inventory and other data.
Computing Security Specialist - A company's biggest asset is its data and the Computing Security Specialist will work to try to keep that data protected from loss. They may be dealing with and defending against viruses, hoaxes, malware, keyloggers, phishing attacks, internal attacks and domestic and foreign intrusion. Develops monitoring and interception systems, filters and strategies and works with appropriate government agencies.
Corporate IT Acquisition Specialist - Works with acquired outside companies to establish migration into the corporate computing infrastructure.
Data Center Administrator - Maintains the data center facilities where the company's servers and other devices reside. They are responsible for physical security and may review badge reader and camera information to be sure that only individuals with proper access are getting close to the company's servers and other critical devices. Also, maintain backup power devices (UPS or generators), climate control equipment, fire suppression equipment, establish access policies, etc.
In a small business the list above might be one or two people doing all these jobs. In a large Enterprise environment this could be hundreds of people.
Should i still major in Computer Information Systems?
J.S.
Ok so right now I'm a CS major at a local CC and I am considering changing my major to CIS when I go to University. The problem is that I just read a recent article that has informed me that it might not be worth going that route no more according to this article in response to Information Systems. http://education.yahoo.net/articles/degrees_not_to_earn.htm?kid=1NUJI I really don't think I should do the CS B.S. or B.A. because I am just not sure if I can handle the math involved. I heard a lot of people fail out of Calculus 2 and I can't even see why I should get that degree because math tends to be something that's hard for me to understand at some points. I'm not saying I don't like math, I just feel as though it seems to be to hard or a waste of time now that I see more and more about how this economy will probably not recover long long down the road. What should I do? I mean I like to work with Physics as well and I think I can do Calculus, but I feel as though I would be suited for more of a CIS type of degree. Any suggestions? and dropping out is not a suggestion!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I do not want to work a stupid low paying job the rest of my life!
Answer
<drum roll> I am the RIGHT person to answer this question </drum roll>
I have Bachelors Degree with Computer science , followed with Master's degree with Computer Application :-) I have had a fantastic job all my professional life (10 years) and earn big money. i got to travell the world because of work assignments , trainings and projects. I am workign with a multinational bank currently in India Chennai.
I was not bright with maths and used to never understand how calculus worked. I had 8 maths subjects in semester 1 and II in post graduation. But after the first year (2 semesters) there were NO math topics and purely computer-application subjects and project work for the rest of the two years. I did not do well in high-school maths and was given 2 grace marks to qualify the year for maths. I was completely scared of calculus in post-graduation / graduation but I took the bull by its horns and just-did-it. I took all the help I needed from my friends and stayed back with my teachers after college to get my doubts resolved. One teacher also gave me private tutuions at his residence , he was P.Hd in mathematics and a very very nice person and knowledgeable person. Like my father.
The trick is to be NOT afraid but to attack mathematics / calculus. Practice it till your hand aches, and till the midnight oil burns out. ALSO , do not leave ANY of the topics out as optional from your syllabus - some times in examination they ask very tough questions from a seemingly easy topic and very easy questions from a seemingly tough topic. So cover it all up - nicely. PUT EXTRA HOURS.
You know I did not date boys at all when I was in college/ post-grad course, only to focus on my books. Besides i was fat - so no one asked me out any way :P well thats a different story , but my circumstances helped me to remain focused only on my college work.
Once you are having your degree - sky is the limit.
See a girl from small town in India can do so well in life because of her hard work and right career choices , then sky is the limit for you - one who comes from a developed country.
baby u just got to work hard. No short cuts.
Think about a nice house with a swimming pool , and a beautiful blonde by your side. Then calculus will not seem bad.
me ? Yeah - because of my education and profession I got hooked up with an american guy who has the house and the pool :-)
go for it!
MORE >>>>>>>>>
By the way , I was called a lesbo in post-grad school. I was bullied through out, and students would not share their notes with me. They isolated me - and would not even tell me when the lectures were scheduled! I would miss classes because of this behavour of them. I had a VERY bad time and was not a single day when I did not cry. Its not easy.
So u will have it better than me - only the calculus will be a strugle. Not your weight or forced-sexuality-rumour that u are gay.
I out smarted them all. Got the best job, stood 4th in class, and got straight 'A' s. I am just a average girl - never was smart. never.
<drum roll> I am the RIGHT person to answer this question </drum roll>
I have Bachelors Degree with Computer science , followed with Master's degree with Computer Application :-) I have had a fantastic job all my professional life (10 years) and earn big money. i got to travell the world because of work assignments , trainings and projects. I am workign with a multinational bank currently in India Chennai.
I was not bright with maths and used to never understand how calculus worked. I had 8 maths subjects in semester 1 and II in post graduation. But after the first year (2 semesters) there were NO math topics and purely computer-application subjects and project work for the rest of the two years. I did not do well in high-school maths and was given 2 grace marks to qualify the year for maths. I was completely scared of calculus in post-graduation / graduation but I took the bull by its horns and just-did-it. I took all the help I needed from my friends and stayed back with my teachers after college to get my doubts resolved. One teacher also gave me private tutuions at his residence , he was P.Hd in mathematics and a very very nice person and knowledgeable person. Like my father.
The trick is to be NOT afraid but to attack mathematics / calculus. Practice it till your hand aches, and till the midnight oil burns out. ALSO , do not leave ANY of the topics out as optional from your syllabus - some times in examination they ask very tough questions from a seemingly easy topic and very easy questions from a seemingly tough topic. So cover it all up - nicely. PUT EXTRA HOURS.
You know I did not date boys at all when I was in college/ post-grad course, only to focus on my books. Besides i was fat - so no one asked me out any way :P well thats a different story , but my circumstances helped me to remain focused only on my college work.
Once you are having your degree - sky is the limit.
See a girl from small town in India can do so well in life because of her hard work and right career choices , then sky is the limit for you - one who comes from a developed country.
baby u just got to work hard. No short cuts.
Think about a nice house with a swimming pool , and a beautiful blonde by your side. Then calculus will not seem bad.
me ? Yeah - because of my education and profession I got hooked up with an american guy who has the house and the pool :-)
go for it!
MORE >>>>>>>>>
By the way , I was called a lesbo in post-grad school. I was bullied through out, and students would not share their notes with me. They isolated me - and would not even tell me when the lectures were scheduled! I would miss classes because of this behavour of them. I had a VERY bad time and was not a single day when I did not cry. Its not easy.
So u will have it better than me - only the calculus will be a strugle. Not your weight or forced-sexuality-rumour that u are gay.
I out smarted them all. Got the best job, stood 4th in class, and got straight 'A' s. I am just a average girl - never was smart. never.
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