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Job Description


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

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years 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.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


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	Computer and Information Systems Managers

Employment is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. A bachelor's degree in a computer-related field usually is required for management positions, although employers often prefer a graduate degree, especially an MBA with technology as a core component. Many managers possess advanced technical knowledge gained from working in a computer occupation. Job prospects should be excellent.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	58,190
Management of Companies and Enterprises	27,860
Insurance Carriers	15,070
Software Publishers	10,480
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	9,510
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	8,700
Depository Credit Intermediation	7,940
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	7,860
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services	7,720
State Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	7,550

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Title: "Computer and Information Systems Managers"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Computer and Information Systems Managers
Average Annual Salary	$125,660
Average Hourly Wage	$60.41
Total Employment	300,830

Employment by Gender

U.S. National Average.

Related Majors & Degrees

Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Information Technology
Information Science/Studies
	Information Science / Studies
Computer Science
	Computer Science
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
	Computer and Information Systems Security
	System Administration / Administrator
Business Administration, Management and Operations
	Operations Management and Supervision
Management Information Systems and Services
	Information Resources Management / CIO Training
	Management Information Systems, General
	Knowledge Management

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