For more information about this major at Bluffton University, please visit the mathematics, computer science and technology department's Web page: www.bluffton.edu/mcst
Computer and information systems managers direct the work of systems analysts, computer programmers and other computer-related workers. They coordinate and plan activities such as the installation and upgrading of hardware and software; programming and systems design; the development of computer networks; and the implementation of Internet and Intranet sites. Information systems managers analyze the computer and information needs of their organization and determine both personnel and equipment requirements. Systems analysts that specialize in financial or engineering systems enable computer technology to solve and meet an organization's needs. These analysts study the goals of managers to understand the steps involved in the task and break down a process into programmable procedures. Solutions may include planning and developing new computer systems or devising ways to apply existing systems to additional operations.
Some Related Organizations:
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
www.cips.org
Association for Computing Machinery
www.acm.org
Institute of Operations Management
www.iomnet.org.uk
Computing Research Association
cra.org
Some Related Occupations:
- Analyst/Programmer
- Computer Aided Software Engineering Specialist
- Computer Security Analyst
- Computer Systems Hardware Analyst
- Consultant
- Data Communications Analyst
- Data Security Analyst
- Database Manager/Administrator
- Distribution Manager
- Information Systems Developer
- Information Systems Manager
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- Internet Developer
- Investment Analyst
- Logistics Manager
- Market Research Analyst
- Network Administrator
- Operations Manager
- Production Scheduler/Planner
- Software Tester
- Statistician
- Technology Consultant
- Telecommunications Manager
- Web Master
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Some Related Skills/Competencies:
- Acquires, evaluates, organizes and maintains information
- Addresses problems before asked to
- Anticipates obstacles
- Brainstorms, solicits input
- Breaks problems apart systematically
- Decision maker
- Discovers and meets underlying needs
- Enjoys technical work; shares expertise
- Exercises leadership
- Innovative
- Interprets and communicates information
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- Makes connections and patterns
- Makes logical conclusions
- Monitors and corrects performance
- Persists in problem solving
- Seeks challenges and independence
- Sets challenging goals
- Shows concern with professional reputation
- Understands attitude, interests, needs of others
- Understands systems
- Sensitive to diverse cultures
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SOURCES: University of North Carolina Wilmington, Occupational Outlook Handbook, The College Major Handbook, Career Solver (CD-Rom)
