Turn logic and code into powerful software solutions.
This program prepares students to transfer to complete a bachelor's degree in Business
Administration with a major in Computer Information Systems. Undergraduates and graduates
of CIS programs are prepared to create and maintain information systems for organizations,
manage information systems projects, and develop strategies for effective use of enterprise
information resources.
Next Steps
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Career Outlook in Michigan
| Career Title |
Median Salary |
Annual Openings |
| Software Developers |
$107,332 |
2,345 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
$98,173 |
230 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects |
$98,673 |
543 |
What do Software Developers do?
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Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
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Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation.
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Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
What skills do Software Developers have?
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Programming:
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
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Critical Thinking:
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Judgment and Decision Making:
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Did You Know?
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