r/informationsystems

Hi everyone! I’m a final-year Information Technology student in Sierra Leone currently looking for a dissertation topic.
I’m interested in identifying real-world problems in Sierra Leone or any where possible that could realistically be improved or solved through an IT-based solution such as a software/web/mobile system, database, IoT, networking, automation, or potentially AI.
I’m not necessarily looking for AI-specific ideas. I’m more interested in genuine problems that organizations, institutions, businesses, communities, or individuals in Sierra Leone currently face, where there is a clear gap that technology could help address.
Ideally, the problem should be realistic for a group of final-year IT students to research, design, and potentially develop a prototype/system for.
What are some real problems you’ve personally noticed in Sierra Leone that you think could be solved or improved through technology?
I’d especially appreciate specific examples rather than generic ideas like “build an app for X.”

I’m thinking of going into business analytics. I’m trying to apply but I feel like it’s still cooked, what’s the least cooked? If anyone can really help me and wants to see me resume I’d appreciate it really.

I’m currently in my second year of Computer Science at UNSW, but after studying it for more than two years, I’ve realised that CS isn’t really what I want to pursue anymore and I’m more interested in transferring to Information Systems. The problem is that my WAM is around 66, while I believe I need around a 70 WAM to transfer, and I’ve already finished all my electives, so I’m not really sure how I can improve my WAM enough. I feel a bit stuck at the moment and was wondering if there are any other options or pathways I could take to transfer into Information Systems. I’d really appreciate it if anyone could clarify what I can do.

Currently working on a Computer Information Systems degree and I keep going back and forth on whether I’m making the right call. Wanted to hear from people who actually have the degree and are out there working.

What are you doing now with it? Like what’s your actual job title/field. Also just curious if the work matches what you expected going in.

Honestly are you happy? Or if you could redo college would you pick something else.

And how long after graduating did it take you to actually land something. Trying to get a sense of whether I should be stressed about the job hunt or not lol

Also should I be doing internships or is that not that deep. Anything you wish someone told you while you were still in school?

Appreciate anyone who actually reads this and responds, trying to figure out if I’m on the right path here:/

Hello guys! I am currently looking to kind of see the pros and cons between both. I am currently studying Comp Sci at a community college. I have about a year left before I transfer out to a different university. I’m looking hopefully to get into Cal Poly Pomona. I know they have a great reputation and I am all for it. Only thing is i wouldn’t be getting my B.S until 2030 which at that time i will be 30 years old. So based off that which one would you recommend and is WGU not seen as a viable alternative even thought I will get my degree faster. Also I don’t have a current job in IT

Also since I know that WGU has an ABET accreditation is it worth pursuing Comp Sci? Or should I switch to the Cybersecurity and Networking even thought a lot of people talk about having a Cyber security degree is obsolete in this job market? My end goal also is wanting to work in dev ops.

I’m also just asking because a lot of these job descriptions ask for a B.S in Comp Sci or IT. And kinda just filling out the box since it’s been rough for me to land a job even with Network +, Security +, CySA+ and 5 really great projects and a home lab setup as well.

So if you guys can help me with this it would be greatly appreciated.

Hello,

I graduated with a degree in CIS in 2025. I started as an IT Help Desk Technician at my first place, a casino, worked there for about a year. Got hired at another casino, the IT department’s small so not only are we doing IT Help Desk related stuff but a little bit more. Been here for about 5 months now.

I really want to get out of IT Help Desk. I tried getting into Networking, only to realize that I really don’t have much interest in Networking at all. Is a Cybersecurity masters worth pursuing in this day and age? How are the job prospects as of right now? Do we absolutely need certifications if we’re first starting off in Cybersecurity (after obtaining our masters).

I’m in a huge state of confusion where I absolutely do not like where I’m at but don’t know where to go. Not only that but working in IT Help Desk kinda made me hate IT a bit, but I unfortunately don’t know where to pivot toward and a part of me sorta believes that IT isn’t entirely bad.

Hi everyone — high school student here, seriously considering Management Information Systems as my college major (partly for career reasons, partly because it's STEM-designated).

Would love to hear from people who actually went through the MIS route:

• How was your overall experience in the program — course load, difficulty, was it actually interesting to you?
• Did you find a job in your field after graduating, and how long did the search take?
• What was your starting salary, and roughly what are you making now (if you don't mind sharing)?
• Any regrets, or anything you wish you'd known before picking MIS?

Trying to get a realistic picture beyond just BLS stats and university brochures. Any input — positive or negative — is genuinely appreciated. Thanks!

Just want to you what your experience has been looking for a career

Hi all, I graduated with an MIS degree a few months ago with no internships, but I have almost 4 years of work experience as a compsci tutor and TA. I have a job lined up as a Data Collection Operator at Tesla, but I really don’t know where to go from there.

I’m interested in pretty much any MIS-related role (BA, Cybersecurity, DevOps, IT, Audit, you name it) and so right now I just have analysis paralysis trying to decide where to go and also what projects to work on to try to get into those higher level roles. I would appreciate any advice, especially regarding projects or certifications.

I need some guidance. I want to get into the data analysis field, and one option is to self-study through YouTube and train until I'm ready for the official Microsoft MS PL-300 exam.
Alternatively, I could join a somewhat expensive bootcamp that costs 1,500 SAR. It covers Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Looker Studio, and Power Platform, all supported by AI.
The pros of self-studying are that it's cheap—I'd only pay for the official exam to get the certification. The cons are that mentally, I just can't do it right now. I recently had surgery and I'm supposed to be resting and completely avoiding any exertion, but this downtime has dragged me into the worst possible habits a person can have in their free time.
The pros of the bootcamp are that it will teach me multiple tools, force me to focus, and provide me with 11 certificates. The downsides, however, are that it's expensive for me; it will mess up my budget for several months, and I'll still have to pay an additional fee to Microsoft to take the actual certification exam.
What do you guys think?

Hey everyone,

I’m 19 and currently in my second year studying Information Systems. To be honest, I’ve always been a pretty average student—from elementary school all the way to college. My grades have always just been "so-so."

I attend classes regularly, but my biggest weakness is exams. Whenever mid-terms or finals roll around, I just can't seem to perform well no matter what.

Lately, I’ve been really anxious about the future. I'm scared that my average performance in college means I won't be able to land a decent job or career after graduating.

For anyone who’s been in a similar position:

How much do college grades actually matter in the real world?

Do you have any advice or wisdom for someone struggling with

this?

Thanks in advance!