Whether you are using your Handshake account or attending a career fair, the College of Business is working to put you in the room with representatives from companies that want to hire JMU graduates. Your opportunity can also come from employers that visit the college to recruit or alumni that engage with you in the classroom and during student organization meetings.
95%
of the Class of 2024 (Aug '24 - May '25), had acheived a career outcome 6-months post graduation.
Computer information systems professionals analyze business opportunities and problems, then design and build solutions using the power of information technologies. Students in the CIS program gain the business and technical skills that will prepare them to move quickly from technical to leadership roles within an organization.
College of Business CIS graduates work for global service firms, IT consulting firms, hospitals, software companies, defense industry firms, telecommunications companies, web design firms, and in many other industries as well.
Career fairs
You can begin building important job search skills by participating in career-oriented events within the department and college and taking advantage of the JMU career fair.
A career fair gives you the chance to network, practice interview skills and gain industry knowledge in a less stressful environment than a typical one-on-one. As a job or internship seeker, you’ll have the chance to ask questions, make connections and discuss your skills and professional goals with employers who are excited to meet potential applicants.
Meet the Firms
Intended for juniors or seniors pursuing degrees in Accounting, Finance or Computer Information Systems, “Meet the Firms” attracts 200-plus recruiters representing more than 50 firms throughout the mid-Atlantic region. This event is suited to students who range from those looking to perfect their "elevator pitch" to those who simply want to polish their networking skills.
Job titles held by recent graduates:
- Applications Analyst
- Application Developer
- Business Analyst
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Computer Network Specialist
- Analyst
- Technology Risk Consultant
- Cloud Engineer
- IT Auditor
- Tech Risk Consultant
Recent employers of JMU CIS majors:
- EY (Ernst & Young)
- IBM
- Accenture (6)
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Deloitte
- RSM
- KPMG
- Amazon
- Fortreum
- Sikich
- Pilgrim's Market
- Army
Career Advisor
Career Advisor: Tom Dillon dillontw@jmu.edu