Information Provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2014. Many managers possess advanced technical knowledge gained from working in a computer occupation. Job opportunities will be best for applicants with computer-related work experience; a masters degree in business administration (MBA) with technology as a core component, or a management information systems degree; and strong communication and administrative skills.
On average, Computer and Information Systems Managers earn $ 101,580 per year.
Job Opportunities for Computer and Information Systems Managers are expected to:
Increase faster than average.
In the modern workplace, it is imperative that technology works both effectively and reliably. Computer and information systems managers play a vital role in the implementation of technology within their organizations. They do everything from helping to construct a business plan to overseeing network security to directing Internet operations.
A bachelors degree usually is required for management positions, although employers often prefer a graduate degree, especially an MBA with technology as a core component. This degree differs from a traditional MBA in that there is a heavy emphasis on information technology in addition to the standard business curriculum. This preparation is becoming important because more computer and information systems managers are making important technology decisions as well as business decisions for their organizations.
Computer and information systems managers held about 264,000 jobs in 2006. About 1 in 4 computer managers worked in service-providing industries, mainly in computer systems design and related services. This industry provides services related to the commercial use of computers on a contract basis, including custom computer programming services; computer systems integration design services; computer facilities management services, including computer systems or data-processing facilities support services; and other computer-related services, such as disaster recovery services and software installation
