Computer & Information Systems Managers

Also Called: Information Systems Director (IS Director), Information Systems Manager (IS Manager), Information Technology Director (IT Director), Information Technology Manager (IT Manager)

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$101,590

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Computer & Information Systems Managers do

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

  • Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
  • Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
  • Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business • Information Technology

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Computer servers
  • High end computer servers
  • Teleconference equipment
  • Network interface cards
  • Punches or nail sets or drifts

Technology

Web platform development software
Backbone.js
Spring Framework
Data base user interface and query software
Blackboard software
MySQL
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Microsoft Dynamics GP
NetSuite ERP

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Monitoring

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
product and service development
Business
customer service
management
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Education

  • 48% Bachelor's degree
  • 26% Some college, no degree
  • 14% Master's degree

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Administrative Services Managers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Executive Secretaries & Executive Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Computer & Information Systems Managers Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Computer Network Architects

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Investigative (Thinker)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Initiative
  • Cooperation
  • Analytical Thinking

Values

  • Working Conditions
  • Support
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math

This is what Computer & Information Systems Managers across the country typically make.

$48.84 / hour
$101,590 /year

Entry Level

$81.50 / hour
$169,510 /year

Median Level

$115.00 / hour
$239,200 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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