• In the modern workplace, it is imperative that Information Technology (IT) works both effectively and reliably. Computer and information systems managers play a vital role in the implementation and administration of technology within their organizations.
• They plan, coordinate, and direct research on the computer-related activities of firms. In consultation with other managers, they help determine the goals of an organization and then implement technology to meet those goals.
• They oversee all technical aspect of an organization, such as software development, network security, and Internet operations.
• Computer and information systems managers direct the work of other IT professionals, such as computer software engineers and computer programmers, computer systems analysts, and computer support specialists.
• They plan and coordinate activities such as installing and upgrading hardware and software, programming and systems design, the implementation of computer networks, and the development of Internet and intranet sites.
• They are increasingly involved with the upkeep, maintenance, and security of networks.
• They analyze the computer and information needs of their organizations from an operational and strategic perspective and determine immediate and long-range personnel and equipment requirements.
• They assign and review the work of their subordinates and stay abreast of the latest technology to ensure that the organization remains competitive.
• Computer and information systems managers can have additional duties, depending on their role within an organization.
• Chief technology officers (CTOs), for example, evaluate the newest and most innovative technologies and determine how these can help their organizations. They develop technical standards, deploy technology, and supervise workers who deal with the daily information technology issues of the firm. When a useful new tool has been identified, the CTO determines one or more possible implementation strategies, including cost-benefit and return on investment analyses, and presents those strategies to top management, such as the chief information officer (CIO).
• Management information systems (MIS) directors or information technology (IT) directors manage computing resources for their organizations. They often work under the chief information officer and plan and direct the work of subordinate information technology employees. These managers ensure the availability, continuity, and security of data and information technology services in their organizations. In this capacity, they oversee a variety of technical departments, develop and monitor performance standards, and implement new projects.
• IT project managers develop requirements, budgets, and schedules for their firm’s information technology projects. They coordinate such projects from development through implementation, working with their organization’s IT workers, as well as clients, vendors, and consultants. These managers are increasingly involved in projects that upgrade the information security of an organization.

• New applications of technology in the workplace will continue to drive demand for workers, fuelling the need for more managers.
• To remain competitive, firms will continue to install sophisticated computer networks and set up more complex intranets and websites. They will need to adopt the most efficient software and systems and troubleshoot problems when they occur. Computer and information systems managers will be needed to oversee these functions.
• Because so much business is carried out over computer networks, security will continue to be an important issue for businesses and other organizations, and will lead to strong growth for computer managers. Firms will increasingly hire security experts to fill key leadership roles in their information technology departments because the integrity of their computing environments is of utmost importance.
• The growth of computer and information systems managers should be closely related to the growth of the occupations they supervise.
• Among computer and information systems managers, job growth is expected to be the fastest in computer systems design establishments; software publishing firms; data processing and hosting companies; management, scientific, and technical consulting services; and healthcare organizations.
• Increased consolidation of IT services may reduce growth to some extent in other industries.
• Prospects for qualified computer and information systems managers should be excellent.
• Workers with specialized technical knowledge and strong communications and business skills, as well as those with an MBA with a concentration in information systems, will have the best prospects.
• Job openings will be the result of employment growth and the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force.

Other occupations that manage workers, deal with information technology, or make business or technical decisions include Advertising, marketing, public relations, and sales managers; Computer network, systems, and database administrators; Computer Scientists, Computer software engineers and computer programmers; Computer support specialists; Computer System Analyst,; Engineering and natural sciences managers; Financial managers; Top executives

• BS / MA in Computer Science
• BS / MA in Information Science
• BS / MA in Management Information System