About Information Systems
The Information Systems concentration empowers you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s technology-driven world. Through hands-on learning and real-world projects, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how technology intersects with business. The coursework, and organizations offered within the concentration will equip you for career success. With a concentration in Information Systems from Cal Poly, you’ll open doors to exciting career opportunities in consulting, high-tech firms, startups, and more, commanding competitive salaries and making a meaningful impact in the global economy.
Career Pathways
Graduate Outcomes
Top Jobs
- Business Analyst – Identifies technological needs of business people
- Business Process Designer – Makes an organization more efficient and profitable
- Consultant – Assists organizations of all kinds in solving information problems
- Website Designer – Determines how web applications should “look and feel”
- Security Assessor – Discovers security weaknesses and makes recommendations to tighten them up
- Business Intelligence Analyst – Uses cutting-edge IS tools to solve complex business problems
- Application Developer – Uses cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing and online social networking tools to develop business-related computer applications
- Project Manager – Uses critical thinking skills and knowledge of technologies to help plan, coordinate, and manage resources for various types of projects
- Database Designer and Coordinator – Designs and develops database systems that meets the business requirements specified by clients
- Digital Forensics Specialists – Conducts investigations and analysis of data collected from digital media. These skills can be applied in the area of criminal justice as well as corporate investigation(e.g., financial fraud, identity theft, etc)
Salary Report
Top Companies
Information Systems Alumni Mentors
Lindsey Verderber: Business Technology Risk Management @ Salesforce
After graduating from Cal Poly, Lindsey began her career in 2017 at KPMG within their Oracle Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) practice, focusing on IT Audit and SOX readiness for technology companies around the country. In 2020, Lindsey transitioned to Salesforce, initially working in their Internal Audit group focused on IT SOX compliance. She then moved to the SOX360 team and is now a Manager on the Business Technology Risk Management team, supporting enterprise compliance efforts, including SOX and Security. She loves to travel, hike, read, and spend time outside with her husband Riley and their chocolate lab, Cali.
Allison Meyes: Program Manager @ Adobe
Allison just started my fourth year at Adobe working in Program Management for our Employee Experience (HR) function. She focuses on bringing cohesion, alignment, and consistent structure across all recurring annual HR programs (promotions, engagement survey, etc) that are owned by different teams. She ensures all the right teams are talking to each other so that they push out a unified and cohesive experience to all of Adobe’s employees.
Ryan Golmassian: Security Engineer @ Booz Allen Hamilton
Ryan works for Booz Allen Hamilton as a cybersecurity consultant specializing in cybersecurity risk management, assessment, and policy development. He mainly supported clients in the federal and Department of Defense (DoD) space helping them solve their challenging cybersecurity problems and concerns. Outside of my main work, he enjoy spending my time volunteering and learning new things.
Connect with Alumni
To gain mentorship from these alumni or other industry professionals, apply to the Alumni Mentoring Program or reach out on Cal Poly Career Connections. Mentors exist in various pathways in Information Systems and provide career-related support to launch your career.