Computer Information Systems
Associate Degree
Computer Information Systems Careers
Career Outlook
Computer information systems is one of today’s most in-demand career fields. Successful computer and information systems managers have a combination of technical expertise and business savvy, and this is acquired through experience and professional education. Jobs for network and computer systems managers are forecast to increase by 23% through 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Median annual salary for computer and information systems managers is a generous $69,160.
Career Opportunities
Computer and information systems professionals are part computer specialist, part programmer and part problem solver. Opportunities exist everywhere, in small businesses and in multi-national companies, non-profit organizations, advertising and marketing firms, financial companies, manufacturing and government. Many computer information systems specialists apply their skills as consultants, working independently for a variety of companies.
Advancement is common. It is quite possible to move up to the chief technology officer position and then to chief information officer. On occasion, some may become managers in non-technical areas such as marketing, human resources, or sales because in high technology firms an understanding of technical issues is helpful in those areas.
What you might do in a computer information
systems career...
- Select, install and maintain hardware
- Direct data communications and software purchases
- Set up networks
- Monitor Internet and Intranet sites
- Manage backups and help desk
- Supervise systems analysts and programmers
- Provide for data security and programmers and web designers
- Plan for disaster recovery
Your Ashworth Computer Information Systems Associate Degree will give you the confidence and knowledge you need to enjoy the many rewards of a computer information career. And your tuition includes all the study materials you need to succeed.
Ready to get started on your Computer Information Systems degree? Enroll online or call 1-800-957-5412 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.
