Information Systems Management
In the rapidly expanding world of information systems management, strategic professionals need to demonstrate both leadership ability and technical competencies. Career paths in managing information systems may include a focus on business areas such as computer networks, information security, new technologies and resource management.
A career in Information Systems Management may be right for you if you’re interested in:
- Monitoring enterprise-wide use of technology and data
- Research, testing and deployment of new technologies
- Training users and promoting security awareness
- Performing risk assessments
Types of jobs
Following are some common career titles in this career field, a brief job description and an indication of the level of degrees (graduate or undergraduate) typically held by these professionals.
Data or Database Administrator
Disaster Recovery Analyst
Information Systems Security Specialist
Data or Database Administrator
Manage database assets, use specialized software to store and organize data, such as financial information and customer shipping records. Establish measures to ensure that data are available to designated users and are secured from unauthorized access.
(Graduate or undergraduate)
Disaster Recovery Analyst
Perform risk analysis for business functions to identify vulnerability. Ensure data and networks are recoverable; design and implement disaster recovery procedures; perform and analyze disaster simulations to promptly restore servers and systems.
(Graduate or undergraduate)
Information Systems Security Specialist
Develop, implement and maintain security procedures, standards and policies. Help organizations prepare for, react to and recover from security threats. Also supervise and audit practices used to maintain proper security.
(Graduate or undergraduate)
If information systems management sounds like it might be a fit for you, explore DeVry University’s undergraduate Cyber Security program and related concentrations in our Information Systems Management graduate degree program.
Network & Communications Management
Professionals within the Network and Communications segment are relied upon to design, implement, secure and manage business networks that carry data, voice, email and video throughout organizations, across remote locations and even worldwide.
A career in Network Management may be right for you if you’re interested in:
- Developing a deep understanding of business systems technology
- Applying logic and strategy to the planning of large projects
- Evaluating connectivity needs and approving network designs
Types of jobs
Following are some common career titles in this career field, a brief job description and an indication of the level of degrees (graduate or undergraduate) typically held by these professionals.
Computer Network Architect
Data Communications Analysts
Network or Computer Systems Administrator
Computer Network Architect
Design the internal networks used by all professionals within an organization.
(Graduate)
Data Communications Analysts
Analyze problems with systems, including wide area networks, local area networks, internet and intranets. Determine and implement solutions using methods such as information engineering, mathematical and data modeling, and cost accounting.
(Graduate or undergraduate)
Network or Computer Systems Administrator
Install and support local and wide area networks, Internet connections and other networks. Manage and upgrade hardware and software, and implement security measures.
(Graduate or undergraduate)
If network and communications management sounds like it might be a fit for you, explore DeVry University’s associate degree in Network Systems Administration, and bachelor’s or master’s Network & Communications Management degree programs.