<p>I am interested in majoring in Management Information Systems/Information Systems and proabably a CS minor but I'm worried about outsourcing, how risky would it be to have this as a major and pursue this kind of career? Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>My son did exactly that: MS in IS and double BS in CS and in IS, no trouble getting a job; multiple offers but he came from a top program so if you're headed in that direction I think you'd be fine.</p>
<p>A lot of his classmates got jobs at big NYC banks, also consulting. Most had jobs by graduation. I worried about the outsourcing trend too but so far so good.</p>
<p>IMO outsourcing hurts only those that take much more technical-oriented majors like pure Computer Science - finding a software engineer or programmer job here keeps getting tougher because of competition from India. But not co for more business oriented majors.</p>
<p>I totally agree with the above post - you will be just fine with your choice. I got my CIS major (in a Liberal Arts school!) and was quickly hired by a consulting firm, if that helps you decide.</p>
<p>I have this exact degree and have gotten nowhere. Where/how did you apply for your jobs?</p>
<p>I actually have questions for you if you don't mind: </p>
<p>Are you just looking for tech support/IT implementation kinda deals saying you know how to manage servers and code PHP or are you marketing yourself as an information worker that can make any organization's processes better by adopting computer power no matter what their industry or org size?</p>
<p>Do you want to stay within a 20-mile radius or are you willing to relocate for a job in a city/area where your skills are most in demand? </p>
<p>Are you only looking in the tech companies or in all industries?</p>
<p>Are you just looking at the paper or online ads everyday and springing into whatever jobs you like or are you also trying to network yourself with other people in your desired field who you know and are closer to where you wanna be than you? </p>
<p>By asking myself those questions and answering them the way I described above I found myself hired way quicker and with a better salary than my peers who have the same degree from the same school. I think CIS is a great degree, so there's much we can do with it. Just a little more perspective and luck will get you hired soon. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Managerial jobs aren't outsourced ...</p>
<p>And I think an important thing is.. it's not what you know, it's who you know.. networking is key.</p>
<p>While outsourcing is definitely an issue, there are three things you can do to insulate yourself from it.</p>
<ol>
<li>Work on interpersonal and group communication skills</li>
<li>Choose a particular domain or industry and become well versed in
how it functions by working at one or two well-respected companies in the chosen area.</li>
<li>Take any courses on project management that are offered.</li>
</ol>
<p>Finally, take a look at Bentley. They are strong in this area (MIS)</p>
<p>ahhhhh! i wouldnt worry about it too much. after sarbanes-oxley, mis degrees are in demand. for example, at the university of iowa (where i attend), i can almost guarantee you a job upon graduation, right around the 50-60k region (provided you have good grades). i am in the organization for mis majors (though neither of my majors are mis) and we have all sorts of huge companies wanting to come in and recruit. pricewaterhouse, state farm, rockford collins, cerner, principal, ernst & young, pearson, DOD...i could keep going. the market is fine. keep your grades up and build that resume!</p>
<p>Falcon, I wish what you are saying were true, but I do not agree. I have the benefit of t 20 years of experience in the field, and I am advising the poster to be proactive about obsolesces. Don't be suprised if you have to 'reinvent yourself' at least several times in a 40 year career.</p>