Major

Careers

Computer Systems Technology

Related Skills

Computer systems students understand electronics to the level of interacting with electronic engineers and technical support. They understand programming structures and syntax to the level of modifying existing source code; and network systems to the level of LAN/WAN migration and expansion. But most important they understand iterative project management methodologies to integrate all of these cross-functional areas.

Contact

Career Industry Liaison

Sakhawat Tanim
(309) 438-2200
223 Bone Student Center

Internship Coordinator

Randy Jacobs
(309) 438-2609
Turner Hall 120A

Being Successful in the Field

  • Possess a foundation of technical skills needed to begin a career in the area of information systems
  • Understand intricate hardware, software, and organizational environments in which software developers work
  • Use critical-thinking skills and invoke a variety of general problem-solving strategies and techniques
  • Apply systems theory concepts and methods to the solution of problems
  • Effectively manage work group interactions
  • Communicate effectively
  • Develop application systems by employing appropriate methodologies, techniques, tools, and languages
  • Understand current trends in technology and learn to adapt to a changing computing environment
  • Continuous professional development and growth

Related Fields

Professions in Commercial and Government Agencies

  • Computer Systems Analysts
  • Electrical and Electronics Field Engineers
  • Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software
  • Computer and Information Systems
  • Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrators
  • Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
  • Computer Security Specialists
  • Computer Hardware Engineers
  • Computer Support Specialists
  • Database Administrators
  • Computer Software Engineers, Applications
  • Network Systems Manager
  • LAN Administrator
  • Telecommunications Manager
  • Software support/training specialist
  • Technical support/sales
  • Web Developer
  • Computer Forensics Analysts
  • Team Leaders
  • IT Project Managers