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- Business, Management and Administration
- Annual Median Wage$ 151,440$93,918
$228,575
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth RateModerately Growing
- Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the IT goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.
What do they typically do
- Analyze their organization's IT needs and recommend possible upgrades
- Plan and direct the installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software
- Establish and maintain processes to detect, prevent, and mitigate IT security threats
- Assess the costs and benefits of new projects and justify funding for projects
- Determine personnel needs for their department
- Plan and direct the work of other IT staff, including computer systems analysts, software developers, information security analysts, and computer support specialists
- Negotiate with and monitor vendors to ensure high-quality performance for the organization's IT needs
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.1%Job Opening 77Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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