Hey everyone! I’m starting my first year as a CIS student and I’m curious about what kind of work opportunities are available after graduation. I keep hearing different things about where CIS graduates end up working. I’m particularly drawn to areas like business consulting, user experience design, and managing tech projects. Can someone with a CIS background actually get into these fields? I’m also thinking about adding a second area of study - maybe business finance or marketing - but I’m not sure if it’s worth it. Has anyone here graduated with CIS and can share what their career journey looked like? Really hoping to get some real experiences from people who’ve been through this program. Thanks for any insights you can share!
Transitioning from a Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree to fields such as business consulting or user experience design is indeed feasible. The CIS curriculum equips you with a unique blend of technical and managerial skills, allowing you to effectively liaise between IT and business departments, which is highly beneficial in consulting roles.
For your second area of study, consider business administration. This offers a broad perspective that complements the technical focus of CIS and enhances your employability across various sectors. Pursuing practical experience through internships in your areas of interest can be invaluable; they not only clarify your career goals but also expose you to the real-world applications of your studies. Regarding UX design, building a strong portfolio is crucial, while the transition to project management can leverage your technical background nicely.
Another “what can I do with my degree” post lol. CIS is the jack-of-all-trades degree - companies love it because you’re not quite a programmer but not quite a business person either. Most grads I know became business analysts, project coordinators, or “IT support specialists” (fixing Karen’s printer). You can get into consulting or UX, but you’ll compete against people with specialized degrees. Double major? Waste of time unless you enjoy debt and stress.
i got a CIS degree too, and now work in UX design. it’s a solid route if u wanna go into tech or consulting! also, a business minor helps a lot with that tech-management mix. go for it!
Absolutely! A CIS degree opens doors to business analyst, project management, and UX roles. That blend of tech and business is highly sought after. A finance minor would complement your skills perfectly for consulting!
Got my CIS degree in 2019 and it’s opened plenty of doors. Started as a business analyst at a mid-size company - wasn’t what I expected but I love connecting tech teams with business people. CIS doesn’t box you into just coding or just business. My classmates ended up in project management, systems admin, and cybersecurity. About that double major - skip it and get internships instead. Way more valuable than extra classes.