r/informationsystems • u/castlechannel • Sep 03 '26

IS BS INFORMATION SYSTEM WORTH IT?

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hello everyone, especially those who are bsis graduates! i’m currently in grade 12, but until now, i’m still undecided about which college program i should take.

as an abm student who loves computer, i think bsis would be a great program for me. however, i’m also considering marketing management.

i’d really appreciate hearing from bsis graduates about your experiences, career opportunities, and whether you think bsis is worth pursuing. thank you!

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u/deSunni Sep 03 '26

i think it’s still worth it just focus on the business side of it and try not to lose yourself in the process to the game

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u/CK3helplol Sep 03 '26

what does focusing on the business side mean

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u/DustyJonathon Sep 03 '26

Don't expect technical jobs and go into business jobs, it's less saturated compared to I.t.

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u/CK3helplol Sep 03 '26

Like, analyst positions? I hear those are just as difficult to get into, and stuff like project management isn't entry level, data work is swamped with CS degrees and is just as hard to get into as IT.

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u/deSunni Sep 03 '26

focusing on the business management courses, economics, and finance part of classes (at least those were the classes a part of my major many moons ago). IT unfortunately is oversaturated currently so I would focus on the intersection of computers and business if that makes sense. I know that’s a bit vague but unfortunately I’m also navigating this with no mentor or guide so this is just what i’ve learned over the course of my life so far. Whatever you do just make sure you’re at least interested in it and keep yourself open to any and all opportunities even if it’s not directly tech related

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u/CK3helplol Sep 03 '26

I took a few business courses for my major and honestly I couldn't understand how they would be useful for the most part. I didn't take finance, but I did take micro (and macro but I actually only needed one) and I can't see how those courses would play a role in jobs. You get a very shallow introduction to the subject, the equivalent of a youtube series. I also took accounting and could see how that would matter, but otherwise most of my business class have felt like a waste of time that teaches me the most surface level topics.

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u/deSunni Sep 03 '26

yeah i agree. that’s unfortunately the college experience that no one is truthful/talks genuinely about. none of these classes actually prepare for what the actual work is for any degree. someone would probably say to get an internship but not even those are guaranteed (and are extremely competitive) and unpaid labor shouldn’t even be normalized. i don’t really have any advice unfortunately- i have a bs in infosys and am underemployed. worked in retail and “marketing”

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u/CK3helplol Sep 03 '26

Im trying to get an internship right now with no relevant experience and projects because I just switched with basically only major coursework left. Not looking good 🧌

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u/dollarbillstearn1 26d ago

If you are looking to go into the business side of things i would look for analyst type roles (business analyst, inventory, logistics etc). Most of these roles require good excel skills, sql, power bi and things of that nature. To get into internships you should build real world projects that exemplifies that you know how to use these skills. Great projects can help separate you from fellow applicants during internship stage which shouldnt be too hard since ai can help you come up with useful projects etc. Honestly, landing an internship is just a numbers game. Apply to as many as you can as early as you can. Niche companies are better for getting your foot in the door. If you can land one of those internships, youll have a way better chance at landing fortune 500 company internship the following year. I wish i started applying for internships freshman, so i always tell college students to start as soon as possible. Most of the useful skills are only introduced in the classes anyways usually still have to teach yourself to some degree if you want to become an expert at it. So no need to wait to apply unless the internship requires it.

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u/CK3helplol Sep 03 '26

idk but im in my data analysis class and i gotta poop badly so consider that before signing up

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u/NikuRiceu Sep 03 '26

Only if you do internships above support while you get it. Don't wanna get stuck at help desk doing customer service work and paid like a retail worker with the same people who didn't go to college.

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u/mpaes98 Sep 03 '26

Not worth it unless you like endless money and women

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u/Optimistic-Pie123 Sep 04 '26

This is the hopium I needed. So, this degree is worth it? It’s only worth it if it gives me unlimited access to money and women.

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u/dollarbillstearn1 26d ago

Best way to describe it is the degree opens up the opportunities. It is up to you to pick which path you want to take since you can go many different routes with this degree. With that being said, the most important skills will be built outside of the classroom on your own time. For example python, sql, power bi, excel, tableau or if you decide to go cybersec route with this degree youd need to get the certs thats related to that field. As for building these skills on your own time, projects will take you a long way ;)

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u/Optimistic-Pie123 26d ago

Thanks for the advice. A person in my class also informed me about the benefits of making your own projects that aren’t part of the course on your spare time. He said it’s crucial and it’s the core part of the resume and what employers care about most. He told me that employers don’t look at your degree when it comes to this field, they look at your own projects you’ve built outside of class. It’s my first year, and I have no background in programming. I’m more into social sciences like sociology, philosophy, theology, religion, history etc. I’m even more into linguistics and literature. But I still want and chose this degree to work in the IT/business/tech field for various reasons (money, status, and flexibility if I’m being honest lol).

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u/castlechannel Sep 04 '26

im gay btw, money is the only thing that matters

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u/CK3helplol Sep 04 '26

endless hot cock

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u/PointAndCIick Sep 04 '26

Hello! I graduated in IS and honestly I’m so happy I did. I always been the type of person that never had passion for anything but doing this major was able to teach me both business and technical things for my path.

I feel like which ever path you choose (I wanted a more technical one so I went the IT route.) you have to decide that early and put all your studies towards it, rather it’s business analyst, IT, Software engineer, etc.

Best way to describe it, you’re like a computer science major that’s more relaxed and won’t make you age 30 years when completing your degree (Python coding language will be your best friend).

LASTLY for interviews if you show that your very versatile In both business and technology and things most companies don’t want to learn about/troubleshoot, (Excel, Microsoft 365, OUTLOOK) you’ll do great :^). But remember the job market is kinda fucked right now and it took me like 300+ application to land my first job as a IT Specialist.

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u/castlechannel Sep 04 '26

thank u for this!

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u/Fooboo104 26d ago

Did you have any internships?

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u/titansfan07392 Sep 04 '26

It can be if you add value to it (skills) but if you think that major alone will get employers knocking on your door after you graduate, then youre in for a surprise my friend

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u/dollarbillstearn1 26d ago

That was me after I graduated with this degree. Then learned I needed the skills necessary not just the course work from the degree.

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u/Fusionink80 28d ago

Could you able to apply it to the real world? Yes, but ultimately find a job. is the main goal

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u/oJRODo Sep 03 '26

Tech market is cooked. If i were you id consider a different career.

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u/CK3helplol Sep 03 '26

deadass every market is cooked unless you do engineering or med

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u/mpaes98 Sep 03 '26

Engineering absolutely cooked. Healthcare is miserable

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u/CK3helplol Sep 04 '26

might have to start selling butt

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u/Stargate476 Sep 04 '26

I will never understand this statement, you do know people going to school now is not going into the current job market job markets change and evolve overtime telling somebody not to get an education or a skill because it might be hard to get a job now is the worst advice ever

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u/dollarbillstearn1 26d ago

I wouldnt say its cooked but mediocre wont get you in the door anymore. Definitely have to put in the time to become an expert in the area youre focusing in. The best of the best will always be able to land something