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What Can I do With This Major?: Computer Information Systems

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Applications Developer:
Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. 

Computer Systems Analyst:
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. 

Database Administrator:
Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases.

Web Developer:
Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content.

Computer and Information Systems Manager:
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Robotics Engineer:
Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

Computer Systems Engineer:
Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.

Computer User Support Specialist:
Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

Web Administrator:
Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.

Quality Control Systems Managers:
Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.

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