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Requirements
In addition to a liberal arts core curriculum, Information Systems majors prepare for employment in technical fields and to excel in graduate school by completing in-depth courses taught by talented faculty
Major
Requirements for a major in Information Systems.
Minor
Requirements for a minor in Information Systems.
Student Success
$69k
is the average salary in the U.S. for Information Systems graduates
90%
of Marietta graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.
100%
of students have the opportunity to conduct research with a faculty member.
A Marietta College student majoring in information systems works with Professor Matt Williamson at a computer
Professor Matt Williamson lectures to students majoring in Information Systems
A Computer Science major works at a computer with Professor Bob Van Camp
Students sitting on a leaf covered lawn during fall at Marietta College

What You’ll Learn While Studying Information Systems

At Marietta College, you will learn how to program in high-level computer languages, use object-oriented design principles, master modern software tools, understand hardware components, communicate ideas and project results, and use analytical and technical skills to develop information solutions to business problems.

Hands-on Experience

Students gain valuable hands-on experience through internships with local and national companies such as Peoples Bank, Hyland Software, nChannel, Nationwide Insurance, and Google. Many of these internships have led to full-time positions. You will also work with a business or nonprofit in an extensive senior capstone project, developing an information system from requirements gathering to actual implementation. Students have lent their expertise to Habitat for Humanity, the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, Microbac, the United Way, Harvest of Hope, and the Marietta Municipal Court, among others.

Talented Faulty

Marietta’s Information Systems faculty are talented industry professionals who are devoted to teaching. Our professors collaborate with students to identify and solve issues that can be found in the industry. This research is presented to the campus and the community annually during All Scholars Day in April.

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Students who major in Information Systems at Marietta College prepare to thrive in the workplace by honing computing, business, and communication skills. The combination of these skills allows our students to choose from a range of career options that involve technology, including system administrators, managers, and corporate leaders.

Outcomes — Recent Student Capstone Projects
  • Camp Sherman Virtual Reality Project
  • Harvest of Hope Volunteer System
  • Marietta College Physical Plant Scheduling System
  • Marietta Municipal Court Probation System
  • Friends of the Lower Muskingum River Reporting System
  • Washington County Board of Developmental Disabilities Reporting System
Outcomes — Internships
  • Eaton
  • Paradynamix
  • Discover Financial Services
  • Charton
  • JP Morgan Chase & Co.
  • CAS Severn
  • Kraton Polymers
  • Nationwide Insurance
  • NChannel
  • Peoples Bank
  • Datatel
  • Google Summer of Code
Outcomes — Professions
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Fidelity
  • Equifax
  • Capgemini
  • Discover Financial Services
  • Eaton
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • Oracle
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
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FAQs

What kind of career could I expect with a degree in Information Systems?

Information Systems graduates are problem-solvers with excellent communication skills and can be employed in a wide range of jobs such as:

  • Data Scientists
  • Network engineers
  • Cybersecurity professionals
  • Chief Information Officers
  • Software engineers
  • Network administrators
  • Systems analysts
  • Systems integrators
  • Systems designers
  • Database managers
  • Database administrators
  • Interface specialists
  • Product support professionals
  • Programmers
  • Managers of information systems
  • Academic researchers
Would it be possible to double major?

Yes. Marietta College has many other majors that would pair well with Information Systems. We also encourage you to consider looking at minors and certificate programs.

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