Information Systems

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Walton Information Systems Degrees/ Certificate

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Common Job Titles of Walton College Graduates

  • Associate Analyst
  • Business Analyst 
  • Business Application Solutions Consultant
  • Business Systems Analyst 
  • Data Analyst
  • Implementation Analyst
  • Lead Analyst
  • Reporting Assistant
  • Risk Management Analyst
  • Software Developer
  • Technology Consulting Associate

*Information Sourced from 2021-2023 FDS Survey Responses

Key Terms for Job Searching

  • Systems Analyst
  • IT Consultant
  • Database Administrator
  • Network Administrator
  • IT Project Manager
  • Business Systems Analyst
  • Web Developer
  • Software Engineer

Key Terms for Entry-Level Job Searching

  • Specialist
  • Consultant
  • Assistant
  • Coordinator
  • Associate
  • Analyst

Key Terms for Mid-Level and Senior- Level Job Searching

  • Specialist
  • Associate
  • Supervisor
  • Manager
  • Officer
  • Executive
  • Director
  • Officer
  • Head of
  • Senior

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Sam M. Walton College of Business  partners with VMock SMART Career Platform to help students create a powerful résumé and …

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