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Computer and Information Systems Managers

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

Median salary

$171,200

Typical range

$104k – $308k

Job outlook

+15% (much faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Computer and Information Systems Managers Intern

    Internship

    $52,225

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Computer and Information Systems Managers

    Entry / Junior

    $104,450

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Computer and Information Systems Managers

    Established

    $171,200

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Computer and Information Systems Managers

    Senior

    $239,680

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Key skills

A typical day

  • 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.
  • Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
  • Provide users with technical support for computer problems.

Fields of study

Any field

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