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Toggle ItemProduct ManagementProduct Management
Turn customer needs into products people want to use.
Product managers decide what gets built and why. They work across business, technology, design, and engineering to understand customer problems, set priorities, and guide products from idea to launch.
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Common Roles
Product Manager · Product Owner · Technical Product Manager · Product Analyst
Starting Salary
BS Information Systems
$76K
Median starting salary
$77.9K average
Master of Information Systems Management
$89K
Median starting salary
$87.3K average
Based on reported BYU IS placement salaries from Fall 2024–Summer 2026. Salaries vary by role, location, experience, and other factors.
Skills to Build
Technical & Product
- Product tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Data analysis & SQL
- User research & testing
- Technology & APIs
- Prototyping
Professional
- Product strategy
- Customer & market research
- Roadmap development
- Stakeholder management
- Communication & leadership
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Toggle ItemConsultingConsulting
Solve complex business and technology problems for clients.
Consultants work with clients to understand problems, identify needs, and recommend solutions. They combine business and technical knowledge to analyze challenges, design solutions, and communicate recommendations.
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Common Roles
Technology Consultant · Technical Consultant · Business Consultant · Solutions Consultant · Business Analyst
Starting Salary
BS Information Systems
$80K
Median starting salary
$76.7K average
Master of Information Systems Management
$83.3K
Median starting salary
$82.8K average
Based on reported BYU IS placement salaries from Fall 2024–Summer 2026. Salaries vary by role, location, experience, and other factors.
Skills to Build
Technical
- Technical troubleshooting
- Systems integration
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Data analysis & reporting
- Solution design
Professional
- Client relationship management
- Requirements gathering
- Problem-solving
- Communication & presentation
- Business & IT alignment
Where Students Go
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Toggle ItemBusiness Intelligence & Data AnalyticsBusiness Intelligence & Data Analytics
Turn data into insights that drive better decisions.
BI and data analytics professionals use data to understand business performance, identify trends, and answer important questions. They work with databases, analytics tools, and visualizations to turn raw data into useful insights for decision-makers.
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Common Roles
Data Analyst · Business Intelligence Analyst · Business Analyst · Analytics Consultant · BI Developer
Starting Salary
BS Information Systems
$75K
Median starting salary
$73.9K average
Master of Information Systems Management
$79K
Median starting salary
$81.6K average
Based on reported BYU IS placement salaries from Fall 2024–Summer 2026. Salaries vary by role, location, experience, and other factors.
Skills to Build
Technical
- SQL
- Python & R
- Data visualization (Power BI, Tableau)
- Data cleaning & transformation
- Statistics & data modeling
Professional
- Analytical thinking
- Business problem understanding
- Communicating insights
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Domain knowledge
Where Students Go
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Toggle ItemSoftware EngineeringSoftware Engineering
Build the applications and systems people use every day.
Software engineers design, build, test, and improve software. They use programming, databases, APIs, and development tools to turn requirements into reliable applications and systems.
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Common Roles
Software Engineer · Software Developer · Full-Stack Developer · Front-End Developer · Back-End Developer
Starting Salary
BS Information Systems
$79.9K
Median starting salary
$82.9K average
Master of Information Systems Management
$92.7K
Median starting salary
$95.1K average
Based on reported BYU IS placement salaries from Fall 2024–Summer 2026. Salaries vary by role, location, experience, and other factors.
Skills to Build
Technical
- Programming (Python, Java, C#, JavaScript)
- SQL & databases
- APIs & system integration
- Git & version control
- Debugging & problem-solving
Professional
- Requirements understanding
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Communication
- Agile development mindset
- Continuous learning mindset
Where Students Go
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Toggle ItemCybersecurityCybersecurity
Protect the systems, data, and technology organizations depend on.
Cybersecurity professionals identify risks and help protect systems, networks, applications, and data. They work across technology and business teams to strengthen security, manage risk, and respond to threats.
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Common Roles
Security Analyst · Cybersecurity Analyst · Security Engineer · Security Consultant · Risk & Compliance Analyst
Starting Salary
BS Information Systems
$73K
Median starting salary
$73.2K average
Master of Information Systems Management
$87.5K
Median starting salary
$83.3K average
Based on reported BYU IS placement salaries from Fall 2024–Summer 2026. Salaries vary by role, location, experience, and other factors.
Skills to Build
Technical
- Security & governance frameworks
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Systems architecture
- Systems integration & APIs
- Technical troubleshooting
Professional
- Governance & risk management
- Problem-solving
- Strategic thinking
- Business & IT alignment
- Stakeholder communication
Where Students Go
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Toggle ItemProject ManagementProject Management
Turn plans into progress and keep teams moving toward a shared goal.
Project managers plan and coordinate projects from start to finish. They manage timelines, resources, risks, and stakeholders while helping teams stay organized and deliver successful outcomes.
Career Snapshot
Common Roles
Project Manager · Technical Project Manager · Program Manager · Project Coordinator · Scrum Master
Starting Salary
BS Information Systems
$75K
Median starting salary
$72.1K average
Master of Information Systems Management
$72.8K
Median starting salary
$72.9K average
Based on reported BYU IS placement salaries from Fall 2024–Summer 2026. Salaries vary by role, location, experience, and other factors.
Skills to Build
Technical & Project
- Project management tools (Jira, MS Project)
- Agile & Scrum methodologies
- Technical understanding
- Risk & issue tracking
- Reporting & dashboards
Professional
- Project planning & scheduling
- Budget & resource management
- Stakeholder management
- Risk management
- Leadership & communication
Where Students Go
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Toggle ItemInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
Build and support the technology organizations rely on.
Information Technology focuses on the systems, infrastructure, and technology that keep organizations running. IT professionals work with cloud platforms, systems, integrations, data, and technical solutions to support business needs.
Career Snapshot
Common Roles
Systems Analyst · IT Analyst · Solutions Architect · Cloud Engineer · Systems Administrator
Starting Salary
BS Information Systems
$75K
Median starting salary
$71.2K average
Master of Information Systems Management
$83K
Median starting salary
$87.2K average
Based on reported BYU IS placement salaries from Fall 2024–Summer 2026. Salaries vary by role, location, experience, and other factors.
Skills to Build
Technical
- Systems architecture
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Systems integration & APIs
- Data architecture & reporting
- Technical troubleshooting
Professional
- Business & IT alignment
- Requirements gathering
- Problem-solving
- Stakeholder communication
- Technology planning
Where Students Go
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