Information Studies

The primary focus of Information Studies is the information enterprise broadly defined. Graduates will be prepared to explore and analyze information needs and work within the organizational context to develop appropriate and effective approaches to satisfying those needs. The central theme of the Information Studies program is facilitating the link between people, whether individuals or groups, and the information necessary to their success. The Bachelor of Arts in Information Studies program is designed to prepare graduates for careers as information technology facilitators.

Career Opportunities
Design/Development Management/Operation Database Administration Computer Support Network Administration Programming Systems Analyst Training Business Systems Analyst	Data Entry & Retrieval Hardware Marketer Manager Information Center Consultant Communications Network Designer Network Administrator Database Analyst

Related Skills

• Reading comprehension
• Active listening skills
• Math & science skills
• Critical thinking
• Different learning strategies
• Giving advice on business or research
• Research Ability to prepare technical reports
• Design systems
• Work independently and on a team
• Oral & Written communication skills
• Active learner
• Understanding of computer programs
• Investigating data to solve problems
• Planning long-term projects

Hiring Institutions
Consulting Firms Banks and Investment Firms Colleges/universities Government Telecommunications International Agencies Libraries	Data Processing Centers Self-Employed/Consulting Information Service Agencies Military Business & Industry Research & Development Professional & Technical Journals

Personal Attributes

• Achievement
• Skill
• Continuous intellectual growth
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for gadgetry
• Sense of responsibility
• Sensitive to multiple perspectives
• Objectivity
• Perseverance
• Creativity
• Patience
• Thoroughness

Career Paths of Recent Graduates

Related Websites

American Society for Information Science (ASIS)
Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP)
Association of Records Managers & Administrators, Inc
Association for Women in Computing (AWC)
Computerwork.com
Computerworld Careers
Institute for the Certification of Computer Professionals
Institute for Operations Research & The Management Sciences
International Webmasters Association
Internet Society
Jobs for Software Developers & IT Professionals