Why Should I Study Information Systems?
5 Reasons why you should study Information Systems (IS).
It’s getting to the end of 2018 academic year for many and for several others, it is that time of the year to make a significant and critical decision in their academic. Deciding on what course to study at the university can be somewhat daunting and challenging. Especially to those who aren’t actually sure where they belong in the career industry, deciding on the course choice, of course, would be difficult. And I’d also like to believe that this challenge is also pertinent to those who reluctantly want to attend the university. Moreover, the many university/college courses don’t quite help, do they?. These numerous courses and programmes all promises to equip us for the “real-world” per say and some promises more than others. Making decision quite a task, straining and exhausting.
Be that as it may, I have been studying consistently for ten years with no break in between. Likewise, I have studied Computing and Information Systems (CIS) for four years. Of course, I stand a chance to be able to share one or two helpful tips. And I do want to render little help to support students in their decision quest. And kindly note that this isn’t in any way suppose to influence your decision negatively. They are just opinions and suggestions from my time studying CIS and general academic experience with the hope they could give more clarity. Ultimately, I would be glad my one tip or two actually did support your right choice as one of the critical strategies to excel at the university is studying what you love.
First
CIS/IS is a multi-disciplinary course.
Indeed CIS/IS is a multi-disciplinary course and cuts across virtually all industries in the world. You would agree with me that Information and Technology are two vital forces in our society today. Everything is driven by information and technology today. The global business, international market, small business, educational sector, event, hospitality and even the farming and agriculture sector. We are actually talking about “ALL SECTORS”, and likewise the banking and financial sector, oil&gas and also as a seamstress, you work with information don’t you?. Surprisingly, this is one of the key reason you should study CIS?IS. Its a one-course too many projections and opportunities to excel.
A typical Computing and Information Systems course features detailed and significant modules including Information Management, Big Data, IT project management. Likewise, IT Consultancy, Tech Innovation, Data Architecture and IKM (Information and Knowledge Management). Do not be dismayed if these modules differ base on the university, many a time, they are merely called different things but deliver the same content. I wouldn’t want to bore you; otherwise, I would have loved to break these courses down a little further but let us move on. You can ask the further questions, and I will be glad I helped.
Second
CIS/IS degree offers you a diverse career opportunity.
In fact, let us start by finding out job-related to CIS/IS degree. As can be seen in the table below, it is self-convincing why you should study Computing and Information Systems (CIS/IS).
Application Analyst; Data Analyst; Systems Analys; Buisness Analyst
Data Scientist; Database Adminstrator; IT Consultant; IT Technical Support Officer; Systems Developer
Information Systems manager; IT Sales Professional; Web Content Manager
Amazed right?. In other words, these are some of the many organisational departments that need you. Isn’t it amazing that with just one degree, you have the opportunity to be in the midst of greater minds in a diverse sector? And I wouldn’t want to go through a listing of the companies you can work for because that would be limiting the potentials. In general, with CIS/IS degree, you have a place in every organisation in the world. Every organisation that generates information uses technology and understand their impact.
Third
CIS/IS has room for major contribution
Just as the course itself still sound foreign and new to some student, same as its field. Like Computer Science (CS), Information Technology (IT), Computer Engineering (CE), CIS/IS isn’t new but seem and sound new to some students. Although you’d be right if you said that it is still a growing field of which the reasons aren’t far-fetched. Academic research requires the progressive contribution of Information Systems application in diverse domains. Business Domains, Events, Sports, Infrastructure, Architecture, Health and many others. And I think it is an excellent opportunity for students who aim at making an impact in the general body of knowledge. An excellent and decent opportunity to be relevant.
Fourth
CIS/IS is a rich computing course that doesn’t require core programming skills.
Not that programming skills aren’t excellent and beneficial. Of Course, one of the highest paid is computer programmers although technology development like “the use of plugins” could stand as a good debate. Nonetheless, it is still an additional essential skill interested persons should opt for. Moving on, CIS/IS doesn’t require core and deep programming learning as I have come across several students whose first questions were “do you do programming”?. Well, my answer is YES because I had a module and assessment of programming, but this is out of 8 total courses to demonstrate the level of relevance. Indeed, you can also opt for extra programming lessons, short courses if you so desire to. But a typical CIS/IS course have more technicality to it than just programming, and this also is a compelling justification. ArchiMate of Enterprise Architecture is One amongst Others.
Lastly, you should study CIS/IS because
we are here to support, help and cheer you on.
Straightaway, it is with great pleasure that you chose to join the Computing and Information Systems (CIS/IS) world. And as a part of the welcome speech, be encouraged to ask questions, seek inquiry, help and support from current students in CIS. One of my highlights studying CIS close to 4 years now is that I find current scholars easily reachable and accessible, and their willingness to support is impressive. For example, it is very astonishing that your lecturer buys into your idea, encourages you to pen them down and are happy to co-author a paper.