Career Potential

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), IT employment under the general category of computer and information system management is expected to grow faster than the average of all occupations.   Following is an excerpt from the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition:

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. (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos258.htm)

Knowledge of information systems may lead to careers such as:

• Systems Analyst
• Information Systems Consultant
• Information Systems Manager
• Database Programmer/Administrator
• Network Manager
• Web Developer
• Multimedia and Internet Specialist
• Information Systems Marketing and Sales
• Applications Software Developer
• Programmer

Check for potential information systems career opportunities from the following web sites:

• System Analysts: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos287.htm
• Network, Systems, and Database Administrators: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos305.htm
• Computer Support Specialists:  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos306.htm
• General IT Job Postings:  http://www.computerjobs.com;   http://www.dice.com