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Information Systems Manager
Today’s organizations need to ensure that their information-based technologies are up to date and perform effectively and reliably. You lead work as an Information Systems Manager, directing the work of other information technology professionals and making certain that your organization’s computer and information systems are available, continuous, and secure. Day-to-day, that can include any number of responsibilities — overseeing network security, programming, and systems design, installing and upgrading hardware and software, maintaining user services, developing and maintaining Internet and Intranet sites, and more.
You also do long-range planning to keep your organization on top of useful new technologies and ensure that it has the software, equipment, and manpower required to meet current and expected information needs.
Success in this field requires a broad base of knowledge and skills — just what you will find at Baker. Our classes are small, giving you an uncommon level of student-instructor interaction in a curriculum that’s designed to give you technical expertise, a strong foundation of leadership and communication skills, and a solid understanding of management principles.
Career Facts
- The average annual wage for IT Managers is $120,640.
- Employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow 17 percent over the 2008-18 decade, which is faster than average.
- While the 40-hour work-week is standard, it’s common to work longer hours. Some evening and weekend work may be required to meet deadlines or solve unexpected problems.
- As technology continues to grow in importance and companies recognize its ability to solve problems and drive revenue, people with management skills, an understanding of business practices and principles, and specialized technical knowledge will have the best opportunities.
- Rapidly changing technology requires IT Managers to constantly look for developments that could benefit their organizations.
- As networks continue to expand and more people work remotely, IT Managers will communicate with and oversee offsite employees who use modems, laptops, e-mail, and the Internet.
- Information Systems Managers may advance to higher leadership positions in an information technology department or, in a high technology firm, an area such as marketing, human resources, or sales.
Programs
- Undergraduate
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Everything about our college is aimed at getting you the job you want in the shortest time possible — from our affordable tuition, to how we choose our programs, to our small class sizes, and flexible class schedules.
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