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Duquesne University's ISM program covers the latest technologies and the application of these technologies to solve business problems. We have good news for bright, young job-seekers looking for careers in a field that values ideas and enthusiasm: the technology industry is run by people just like you.

If you're looking for something which will give you a solid grounding in both business and technology, majoring in Information Systems Management will certainly do that. If you want the short answer, it's jobs, jobs, jobs.

Technology has grown into an indispensable part of everyday life. It has created jobs of every type: engineering, sales and marketing, communications, design, writing, maintenance — you name it. The industry behind all the innovation is booming like no other, and all estimates say it will continue to grow and prosper long into your career. Your challenge is finding the best technology job that has your name on the business card. And we can help prepare you for that!

"Our business is about technology, yes. But it's also about operations and customer relationships."

Michael Dell, Founder and Chairman
Dell Computers

Some of the industry's features and benefits include:

Progressive Outlook

Even in your first job, you may be part of a team that is developing and employing new tools and techniques to further the technological revolution—all that, and you'll be part of a revolution in corporate culture, too. Not bad for your first year out of school.

Five Casual Days a Week

Tech companies put power ties and shiny shoes in their proper place — well behind ingenuity, expertise, responsibility, and talent. Relaxed environments, casual dress, personal respect, and unaffected friendliness are the norms.

A well-made suit is still a well-made suit, but if your style runs toward jeans and sweatshirts, you can work comfortably in companies throughout the industry wearing exactly what you like.

Equality and Community

It's not uncommon to find the CEO of a tech company having a one-on-one lunch with an intern. Office politics give way to community spirit, so everyone can have fun together while getting hard work done.

Youth is King (or Queen!)

Technology moves quickly, and hiring managers see youth as an asset. Employers understand that recent graduates, who have been immersed in the latest technological developments, may know as much about the state of the art as 20-year industry veterans do.

Some hot and profitable technology companies have been run entirely by people under 30. Companies value work experience, but deep knowledge of the latest programming languages and a unique approach to thinking and problem solving can be just as important. In high tech, what you can do is more important than where you've done it before.

Lots of Workday Perks

Companies help their workers deal with stress by allowing lots of play time. Free bagels, Friday afternoon happy hours, foosball tables, volleyball nets, and other stress-relieving measures are standard at tech companies. People in the industry understand that flexibility and the right mix of work and play breed innovation.

Demand for Skills

The number of skilled technical professionals will fall short of the demand for them for the next few years. While the demand is increasing for systems analysts, database administrators, engineers, and programmers, the number of available qualified applicants is dwindling. Talented people at all experience levels will find a wider range of professional options to choose from.


Source: Experience (2006). Overview Technology. Retrieved October 28, 2006 from www.experience.com.

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