Post Bacc Programs in Information Systems
What are information systems?
In today’s marketplace it is essential for businesses to streamline operations such as manufacturing, sales and distribution and to ensure timely communication between offices and stores around the world. These conveniences are provided for by the field of information systems which stands at the crossroads between information technology and business management. The field of information systems has greatly revolutionized businesses and industries around the world by increasing profitability and ensuring maximum utilization of all available resources. It has also provided for penetration into foreign markets and has helped establish the global trade that is vital for our economy today.
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What types of post-bacc programs are offered?
Post-baccalaureate programs in information systems are offered to the people who hold a four-year bachelors degree in the field and meet certain work experience requirements. The degrees offered are two-year long master’s in information systems (MIS) and four year long doctoral degrees or PhDs. Students start these programs by taking general courses in areas such as systems design, networking, database management, accounting and marketing. This is followed by highly specialized courses which allow students to major in systems security, analysis and design of service systems, web computing and internet technology. Doctoral candidates are required to submit a thesis or research paper on a topic of their choosing before they graduate.
What are the future prospects?
The field of information systems combines two of the fastest growing disciplines in the world, information technology and business management. A post-bacc degree in this field is guaranteed to help you obtain a top managerial position in virtually any industry, or land a position at a college or university. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates an increase of about 17% in employment opportunities for information systems professionals, with average earnings well over $150,000 per year.