Both industry and government offer a wide variety of positions in information systems practice. Traditionally, many information systems roles in organizations have been carried out by experienced engineers and other technically trained personnel, though often only after lengthy apprenticeship in detailed design or analysis work. As the complexity of modern computer-based systems has increased, there is growing demand for information systems skills.

In employment, the capable information systems specialist may be given responsibility for development of systems architecture, system standards, database design and implementation, network design, the overall system development plan, integration, integrated testing, or operational management of information systems. The responsibilities often involve managerial duties, development of proposals, financial planning, and interaction with the client, with correspondingly greater financial rewards than are available in less critical aspects of the work. Breadth of knowledge and ability to communicate well are both especially important, as the information systems professional must deal with specialists as well as non-technical individuals.

For Further Information

Additional information on the program is available from the MSIS Student Advisor (iseadvsr@gmu.edu)

Financial aid information is available at the GMU Office of Financial Aid