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Artifact 41 - career outlook for this program

Artifact 41 -Career outlook for the Computer Information Systems Program

The career outlook for the Computer Information System program is ever-changing. There will always be a consistent need for programs such as this. Students in the Computer Information Systems program have the opportunity of becoming MOS Certified which is a positive advantage in the career field. Students are also beginning this year to learn and explore the career of Geographic Information Systems. This career area has grown dramatically in the last few years.

Prospects for qualified computer and information systems managers should be excellent. Workers with specialized technical knowledge and strong communication 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.

Employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow 17 percent over the 2008-18 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations. New applications of technology in the workplace will continue to drive demand for workers, fueling 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.

Projections Data

Occupational Title	SOC Code	Employment, 2008	Projected Employment, 2018	Change, 2008-18
Occupational Title	SOC Code	Employment, 2008	Projected Employment, 2018	Number	Percent
Computer and information systems managers	11-3021	293,000	342,500	49,500	17