What's Your Major?

Over the weekend, Meagan, a reader of the IMLP Blog, commented on Randy's recent post asking for questions.

She asked,

I’m a recent college graduate interested in applying for IMLP in the fall. I majored in mathematics and computer science ... I am really curious as to what majors people in the program had, as well as what the IMLP program looks for in a candidate.

Meagan, thanks for your question!

The GE Careers website lists the following as the criteria for IMLP:

All candidates must have unrestricted work authorization in the region into which they apply.

• A minimum of a four-year technical degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business
• GPA greater than or equal to 3.0/4.0
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the country you are applying.

As the official titles of majors differ amongst universities, many of my coworkers (IMLPs) have had the following majors:

• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Information Management & Technology
• MIS (Management Information Systems) or CIS (Computer Information Systems)
• Systems Analysis
• Electrical Engineering
• Double Majors: Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Math, General Engineering
• Advanced degrees: MBA, Masters in Electrical Engineering, Masters in Computer Science

But a very important aspect of the program is an interest in technology and it's application. As a leadership program, IMLP is structured in a way to provide experiences and visibility (through a variety of projects and training courses)  to help members become leaders in the field of information management.