Information Systems
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Want a degree that is in demand, well paid and has the potential for advancement? Want to learn how information technology can help in planning, developing and managing organizations? Then information systems is the major for you.
In demand
Many of the fastest growing employment categories tracked by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics are in Information Systems. This strong demand is forecasted to continue for the next 15 years. More than 150 businesses recruit IS majors on campus each year, accounting for about a third of all job openings posted with UW-Eau Claire Career Services.
Well paid
The U.S. annual salary average for the entry-level IS professional with a bachelor’s degree is $55,000 to $65,000. All IS jobs tracked by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics are in the top earnings quartile.
Top ranked
UW-Eau Claire’s IS program is one of the largest in the nation and includes outstanding faculty members who have a variety of business and industry experience. The College of Business is accredited by AACSB International which places them among the world’s elite business computer degrees.
Experience
Internships of extraordinarily high quality are available to UW-Eau Claire IS students at the corporate headquarters of such organizations as Target Stores, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Epic Health Systems, and Cargill Corporation.
Majors
Information Systems
Areas of emphasis
- Business Analysis
- Systems Development
Minors
Information Systems
Certificate
Information Systems
Suggested freshman curriculum
- Information Systems in
Business
- English Composition
- Principles of
Microeconomics
- Principles of
Macroeconomics
- Principles of Accounting I
- Short Course in Calculus
- General Psychology or
Introduction to Sociology
- Wellness Concepts and
Health Related Fitness
- General electives
More advising information
Special admission requirements
IS majors must be formally admitted to the College of Business before they can take most junior and senior level IS and business courses. Most IS majors are admitted at the end of their sophomore year. Check the College of Business admission requirements.majority accept respected and well-paid professional entry level positions as application programmers, web developers, network administrators, project managers, and business systems analysts, etc.
More career information
Places you’ll find recent graduates:
- Web Developer,
Northwestern Mutual
- IS Project Manager, Ecolab,
Minneapollis, MN
- IT System Analyst, Cargill,
Minnetonka, MN
- Software Developer,
CUNAMutual, Madison WI
- Database Administrator,
Menards, Eau Claire, WI
- Visual Basic Programmer,
Lorman Education Services,
Eau Claire, WI
Department contact information
715-836-4320
is@uwec.edu
