Computers Are Your FutureSlide 2What You Will Learn . . .Traditional Information Technology (IT) Career PathsSlide 5Typical Job Titles and Responsibilities in a Corporate IS DepartmentTypical Job Titles and Responsibilities in a Software Development FirmSlide 8Slide 9Education for Traditional IT CareersComputer Science (CS)Slide 12Computer Information Systems (CIS)Slide 14Systems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringTraditional Methods of Continuing EducationSlide 18Professional OrganizationsNew Information Technology (IT) Career PathsSought-After Business SkillsSought-After Technology SkillsSlide 23New Jobs in Information TechnologyCertificationSelected Certification ProgramsSlide 27Chapter 13 SummaryChapter 13 Summary (continued)Computers Are Your Future© 2006 Prentice-Hall, Inc.© 2006 Prentice-Hall, Inc Slide 2Computers Are Your Future Chapter 10Computers Are Your FutureChapter 10Careers and Certification© 2006 Prentice-Hall, Inc Slide 3Computers Are Your Future Chapter 10What You Will Learn . . .Traditional information technology (IT) career paths Computer science (CS) and computer information science (CIS) curricula in colleges and universitiesSettings in which most IT workers find employmentThe business skills IS managers want in new IT workersThe technical skills currently in high demandThe positive and negative aspects of certification© 2006 Prentice-Hall, Inc Slide 4Computers Are Your Future Chapter 10Traditional Information Technology (IT) Career PathsLearn about computersStay abreast of job trendsstats.bls.govBachelor’s degree is a prerequisite for the best jobs© 2006 Prentice-Hall, Inc Slide 5Computers Are Your Future Chapter 10Traditional Information Technology (IT) Career PathsInformation technology (IT) professionalsWork with IT in all its various formsNeeded by both small and large companiesKeep up with fast-changing technology© 2006 Prentice-Hall, Inc Slide 6Computers Are Your Future Chapter 10Typical Job Titles and Responsibilities in a Corporate IS Department Job TitleChief Information Officer (CIO)Director of Computer OperationsDirector of Network ServicesNetwork EngineerSystems Programmer/AdministratorClient/Server ManagerSystems AnalystProgrammer/AnalystProgrammerResponsibilitiesSenior-level management Defines the IS department’s mission, objectives, and budgetsMiddle-management positionEmphasizes overall system reliabilityMiddle-management positionEmphasizes overall network reliabilityInstalls, maintains, and supports computer networksInstalls, maintains, and supports the operating systemInstalls, maintains, and supports client/server applicationsInteracts with others to design information systemsDesigns, codes, and tests softwareWrites code according to specifications© 2006 Prentice-Hall, Inc Slide 7Computers Are Your Future Chapter 10Typical Job Titles and Responsibilities in a Software Development Firm Job TitleResponsibilitiesDirector of Research and DevelopmentSenior-level management position in charge of all product development activitiesSoftware Architect Computer scientists who are challenged to create new, cutting-edge technologiesSoftware Engineer Manages the details of software development projectsSystems Engineer Gives technical presentations and supports products on-site Software Developer Develops new programs under the direction of the software architectCustomer SupportTechnicianProvides assistance to customers who need help with products© 2006 Prentice-Hall, Inc Slide 8Computers Are Your Future Chapter 10U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsFastest growing industries in US economy:Software publishingComputer system designRelated computer servicesTraditional Information Technology (IT) Career Paths© 2006 Prentice-Hall, Inc Slide 9Computers Are Your Future Chapter 10OffshoringTransfer of jobs from workers in one country to workers in other countriesOutsourcingTransfer of labor from the firm to outside entitiesTraditional Information Technology (IT) Career Paths© 2006 Prentice-Hall, Inc Slide 10Computers Are Your Future Chapter 10Computer Science (CS)Computer Information Systems (CIS)Systems and Software EngineeringElectrical EngineeringEducation for Traditional IT Careers© 2006 Prentice-Hall, Inc Slide 11Computers Are Your Future Chapter 10Computer Science (CS)Computer science uses the principles of science and engineering to improve computingTheory rather than the practical applications of computing is emphasizedTraining is technical and involves higher mathematics (calculus)© 2006 Prentice-Hall, Inc Slide 12Computers Are Your Future Chapter 10Computer Science (CS)Training also involves: Programming languages Programming language structure Advanced computer graphics Artificial intelligence Relational database designGraduates find jobs in software development firms and information systems departments© 2006 Prentice-Hall, Inc Slide 13Computers Are Your Future Chapter 10Computer Information Systems (CIS)Computer information system departments are usually located within business schoolsCIS focuses on the practical applications of computingThe skills needed by businesses are emphasized© 2006 Prentice-Hall, Inc Slide 14Computers Are Your Future Chapter 10Computer Information Systems (CIS)Training involves: Programming Systems analysis Finance and marketing Communications skills Interpersonal skillsGraduates find jobs in corporate information systems departments as well as software development companies© 2006 Prentice-Hall, Inc Slide 15Computers Are Your Future Chapter 10Systems EngineeringSystems engineering uses the scientific method to create and maintain systems in business and industrySystems engineering emphasizes looking at the whole picture Students learn project management skillsGraduates are in high demand in the areas of software development, system analysis, and program development© 2006 Prentice-Hall, Inc Slide 16Computers Are Your Future Chapter 10Electrical EngineeringElectrical engineering focuses on digital circuit design and communication technologiesJobs are in hardware development© 2006 Prentice-Hall, Inc Slide 17Computers Are Your Future Chapter 10Traditional Methods of Continuing EducationTraining Seminars: Computer-relatedLast from one day to one weekPresented by hardware or software developers or companies