Careers
Adapted from the MIS Division (Click to View Larger)
Career Options
- Application Developer
- Business Systems Analyst
- Chief Information Office (CIO)
- Computer/Information Systems Manager
- Computer Network Specialist
- Computer Programmer
- Database Developer
- Desktop Publisher
- E-Business Consultant
- End-User Support Analyst
- Information Security Manager
- IT/Database Specialist
- Multimedia Developer
- Project Manager
- Teacher/Trainer
- Technical Support
- Web/E-Commerce Developer
- Website Designer
- IT Auditor
- Product manager
Types of Employers
- Accenture
- Alcatel Networks
- AMEC
- BC Hydro
- Business Objects
- CAP Gemini
- E-Scotia
- Ernst and Young
- IBM
- Microsoft
- Pacific Century Cyberworks (PSSW)
- Procter & Gamble
- Real Networks
- Sierra Systems
For more information, visit the Management Information Systems Division | Sauder School of Business
Designations
CISA (Certified Information System Auditor)
Sponsored by Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). The certification was first established in 1978 for several reasons: (1) develop and maintain a tool that could be used to evaluate an individuals’ competency in conducting information system audits, (2) provide a motivational tool for information systems auditors to maintain their skills, and (3) monitor the success of the maintenance programs. In order to obtain the designation, candidates must have a minimum of five-years experience in auditing, control, or security work, and abide by a program of continuing professional education, as well as pass a 200 multiple-choice question exam.
CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
Sponsored by Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). To gain the certification, individuals must pass a written examination and have at least five years of information security experience with a minimum three years of information security management work experience in particular fields. The CISM focuses on information risk management as the basis of information security. It also includes material on broader issues such as how to govern information security as well as on practical issues such as developing and managing an information security program and managing incidents.
CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise Information Technology)
Sponsored by Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). First established in 2007, the certification is designed for experienced professionals, who can demonstrate 5 or more years experience, serving in a managing or advisory role focused on the governance and control of IT at an enterprise level. It also requires passing a 4-hour test, designed to evaluate an applicant’s understanding of enterprise IT management and evaluates six domains/areas of interest.
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
Sponsored by International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ICS). The CISSP common book of knowledge is fundamentally based on the CIA triad, which is the core information security and assurance tenets: confidentiality, integrity and availability. It attempts to balance the three across ten domains/areas of interest. The certification exam consists of 250 multiple-choice questions that spans over a period of six hours.
There are many other designations that are available for an information technology/management information systems specialist. In addition, any of these designations can be combined with other professional certifications such as a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, and so on.
