Information Systems

Information technology jobs comprise five of the top salaries in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ forecast of the 30 fastest growing jobs through 2016.  Many of these jobs are in the areas of, database, software engineering, systems analysis, and network systems.  Money magazine has rated software development and systems analysis as two of the “Top Ten Best Jobs” to hold, rating them highly for pay and flexibility, and rating software development highly for creativity.  High-level positions in these information technology fields require a demanding and balanced skill set for job entry combining technical, business/management, and interpersonal skills.  Stevens Information Systems program provides a world-class grounding that prepares you for exciting careers in these fields.

The Stevens Information Systems (IS) program is designed for those seeking the background and experience needed to apply the principles of information technology in support of the major functions of a business or public institution.  Information systems specialists work to manage the collection, manipulation, storage, distribution, and utilization of an organization’s information.  The Stevens IS major distinguishes itself by its technical rigor, and by providing high-level instruction in software development, systems analysis, business/management, and interpersonal communications. Stevens’ IS curriculum is multi-disciplinary, combining a solid background in business practice with the technical information technology core essential for today’s competitive IS careers.

Research shows the U.S. workforce faces a growing shortage of professionals with skills in information technology, particularly in the high-end software development and systems analysis fields.  A burgeoning demand for IS jobs, and a drop in the number of IS graduates due to popular misconceptions of outsourcing of information technology jobs are among the reasons for this trend.  The extent of outsourcing has been greatly exaggerated, with recent studies revealing that the types of jobs being outsourced are often low-level programming, testing, and IS support jobs.  In fact, the cost savings from low-end information technology off-shoring are enabling greater investment in forms of information technology that require more qualified IS professionals. Today brings a growing demand for IS professionals with an appropriate balance of skills to enable and drive the strong demand for innovative computing, along with preparing for the impact of the “boomer generation” retiring.