SOC: 11-3021	Computer and Information Systems Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
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Education:	A bachelor's degree is usually required. Some employers prefer to hire people with a master's degree, especially in business administration with a heavy emphasis on information technology. Some may only require an associate degree, but those people must have sufficient experience and be able to learn additional skills on the job. Need to have strong business skills. Should have experience with specific software and technology used on the job plus a background in either consulting or management.
Conditions:	They spend most of their time in an office setting. They work at least 40 hours a week and may have to work more to meet deadlines. May experience some pressure to meet technical goals in a short time period or within a tight budget. They are susceptible to eye strain, back discomfort, and hand wrist problems.
Outlook:	Employment of computer and information systems managers will increase faster than average through 2016. Rapid growth in employment can be attributed to the explosion in information technology and the expansion of the computer and data processing services industry. Employers will continue to hire managers who have the expertise to install sophisticated networks and keep them running smoothly.
License:	License not required.

Alabama Employment Outlook National High Growth Industry Alabama Wage Data Alabama Projections Mean Entry Experience 2008 Employment: 2,280 Financial Services Information Technology Hourly $52.61 $35.77 $61.04 2018 Projected Employment: 2,640 Comprehensive wage data available: Alabama Occupational Wage Survey Annual Average Openings: 75 Annual Growth Rate: 1.48%

Postsecondary Institutions With Programs:

Alabama A & M University Alabama State University Athens State University Auburn University Auburn University Montgomery Bevill State Community College Bishop State Community College Calhoun Community College Central Alabama Community College Chattahoochee Valley St. Comm. Enterprise-Ozark Community College Faulkner State Comm College Gadsden St. Community College Huntingdon College J F Drake State Technical College J.F. Ingram State Technical College Jacksonville State University Jefferson State Comm College Judson College Lawson State Community College LBW Community College Miles College Northeast Al St Comm College Northwest-shoals Comm College Reid St Tech College Snead State Community College Southern Union Community College Spring Hill College Trenholm State Technical Coll Troy State University University Of Alabama University Of Alabama Birmingham University Of Alabama Huntsville University Of Mobile University Of Montevallo University Of North Alabama University Of South Alabama University Of West Alabama Wallace State Community College -Dothan Wallace State Community College -Hanc. Wallace State Community College Selma

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