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Find the Best Jobs in Information Technology (IT)
Learn about today’s hottest jobs in IT
Presented by King University Online
This presentation will review the best jobs in IT right now:• Computer Systems Analyst• Mobile Application Developer• User Experience Designer• Database Administrator• Software Developer• Computer Programmer
What We’ll Cover
Computer System Analyst
We’ll Cover…• What They Do
– Job responsibilities• Career Outlook
– Expected job growth in the U.S.• Education
– Required degree level– Types of degrees
Computer System Analyst
Computer System Analysts:• Reimagine technology in the workplace by:
– Evaluating existing technology– Researching current needs – Identifying new tech solutions
• In charge of updates and general maintenance
What They Do
Career Outlook• Computer Systems Analysts are
expected to see a 22% increase in jobs
Education• A bachelor’s degree in computer
science or information technology is required for entry into this tech field.
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544,400
664,800
20102020
Career Outlook & Education
Mobile Application Developer
We’ll Cover…• What They Do
– Job responsibilities• Career Outlook
– Expected job growth in the U.S.• Education
– Required degree level– Types of degrees
Mobile Application Developer
Mobile Application Developers:
• Translate current brand identity into the mobile platform for companies by creating:– Mobile-friendly websites and– Interactive applications
What They Do
Career Outlook• Employment opportunities for
mobile application developers will continue to grow as will their average salary.
• GeekWire, a tech news website, reports that the average salary for mobile application developers will increase by 9 percent within the year.
Education• A bachelor’s degree in
computer science or a related field along with a strong understanding of mobile technology, programming and development is required for entry.
Career Outlook & Education
User Experience Designer
We’ll Cover…• What They Do
– Job responsibilities• Career Outlook
– Expected job growth in the U.S.• Education
– Required degree level– Types of degrees
User Experience Designer
User Experience Designers:• Work with Web designers
and programmers to:– Evaluate the functionality of
a website by answering questions like:• Does it have seamless flow
of content?• Does it guide users to the
important areas of a company’s website.
Information
Business GoalsUser Needs
What They Do
Career Outlook• The career outlook is strong, as
GeekWire reports a 4.8 percent increase in a user experience designer’s salary.
Education• A bachelor’s degree in
information technology or a related field is required for entry into this tech field and
• An understanding of:– User mechanics– Web design and – Programming
Career Outlook & Education
Database Administrator
We’ll Cover…• What They Do
– Job responsibilities• Career Outlook
– Expected job growth in the U.S.• Education
– Required degree level– Types of degrees
Database Administrator
Database Administrators:• Control data within a large company by:
– Helping to create, manage and secure data systems that promote error-free operations and efficiency.
What They Do
Career Outlook• Database administrators are
expected to see a 31% increase in jobs
Education• Experience in data analysis is
preferred for entry into this field along with a bachelor’s in information technology or related field.
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Career Outlook & Education
Software Developer
We’ll Cover…• What They Do
– Job responsibilities• Career Outlook
– Expected job growth in the U.S.• Education
– Required degree level– Types of degrees
Software Developer
Software Developers:• Predict user needs through:
– Extensive research and – Identifying tech solutions to improve their overall experience.
• Design new software applications• Maintain these products through updates and fixes
What They Do
Career Outlook• Software developers are expected to
see a 30% increase in jobs
Education• Software developers should hold a
bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or information technology.
2010 20200
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
913,100
1,184,000
Series 1
Career Outlook & Education
Computer Programmer
We’ll Cover…• What They Do
– Job responsibilities• Career Outlook
– Expected job growth in the U.S.• Education
– Required degree level– Types of degrees
Computer Programmer
Computer Programmers:• Work with designers and engineers to:
– Identify code error– Seek ways to improve the program’s usability and – Update existing programs.
What They Do
Career Outlook• Computer programmers are
expected to see a 12% increase in jobs
Education• Computer programmers should hold
a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or information technology.
2010 20200
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
400,000
450,000
363,100406,800
Series 1
Career Outlook & Education
Sources• Bureau of Labor Statistics
– http://www.bls.gov/home.htm• GeekWire
– http://www.geekwire.com/
Related Articles• Click the link below to view our
related article:– Jobs in IT
Sources & Related Articles
• King University offers a fully online Bachelor of Information Technology degree for professionals seeking entry into one of these dynamic tech fields through continued education. • 124-credit hour program • Complete in 16 months • Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools.
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