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Job
Outlook/Salary
Spurred by technological advances, employment for
information systems managers is expected to increase
faster than average. Because of the varied
responsibilities these executives hold, employers seek
managers with strong technical knowledge as well as
business skills. They want managers who are experts in
the particular software or technology used on the job
and who can discuss the particulars of their work in
technical terms with their subordinates, and at the same
time, in nontechnical terms to senior managers and
prospective customers. Therefore, information system
managers must possess strong interpersonal,
communication and leadership skills, the bureau reports.
Employers also seek managers proficient in security to
protect their infrastructure and Internet sites from
hackers, viruses and other acts of cyber-terrorism.
Earnings for IS professionals and managers vary,
depending on specialty and level of responsibility. The
median salary for an IS professional, starting out, is
$51,900. Median salary for
a mid-career IS professional is $87,200 (Payscale.com,
2009)
Information Systems
managers averaged $107,250 in 2006 with a range from
$60,800 and $139,460.
Best Undergraduate College Degrees By Salary *
Management Information Systems majors have the highest
starting median salary comparing to other business majors.
BEST UNDERGRADUATE
COLLEGE DEGREES BY SALARY |
STARTING MEDIAN SALARY |
MID-CAREER MEDIAN
SALARY |
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Management Information Systems |
$51,900 |
$87,200 |
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Finance |
$48,500 |
$89,400 |
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Accounting |
$46,500 |
$77,600 |
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Business Management |
$43,300 |
$72,100 |
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Business Administration |
$42,900 |
$73,000 |
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International Business |
$41,900 |
$77,800 |
|
Marketing |
$41,500 |
$81,500 |
|
Advertising |
$36,900 |
$71,800 |
* Information based on
Payscale.com's Research (2009)
Current Technology Job Market "Technology talent is in high demand again" (proclaimed by Monsterworldwide). There is an upswing for computer science and information technology graduates. This is due to four key factors: -
A noticeable rise in the number of technology-related job postings overall. -
Technology-related salaries, including new grad salaries, are mostly on the upswing. -
More companies and government agencies are implementing new grad hiring plans. -
More organizations are coming to campus to interview. To obtain details of IT job market compensation, data sources and studies: Office of Workforce Development, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, 4300 Kimberly Pkwy., Columbus, OH 43232. Telephone 614) 752-9494.
Internet: http://www.ohioworkforceinformer.org IT skills in demand: Candidates applying for IT jobs must, in addition to their technological skills, show that they can: -
Operate as a team member in a diverse, matrixed, globally dispersed environment. -
Multitask while staying focused on deadlines and deliverables. -
Provide accurate reports to management and customers. -
Communicate accurately and in understandable English through both written and spoken communication. Knowledge of the following principles will help to beat the competition: -
Most IT jobs are with non-technical companies. They require specific technical expertise, business acumen and experience with vendor-specific packages and tools, plus an understanding of a specific, contemporary task. -
Offshoring, outsourcing, nearshoring, rural sourcing and other permutations of the globalization trend should factor into your thinking. -
As opposed to prior years when there was little IT hiring, particularly for new grads, IT entry-level opportunities do exist, but the way in is different. (Source IT Career Guide 2E by Fran Quittel) Job Profiles  |
