Computer Information Management - Life University

Computer Information Management from Life University is a Campus Bachelor Computer Information Systems degree that prepares you for a IT career. What Computer Information Management Professionals Do Although we are surrounded by technology in all aspects of our lives, America continues to suffer from a shortage of qualified information technology professionals with flexible and portable skills who can readily adapt and respond to ever-changing IT demands. By 2014, the information industry will create close to one million new jobs and have another 1.3 million openings to fill due to retirements of aging baby boomers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Bureau predicts employment of computer and information systems managers will grow by 16 percent between 2006 and 2016, faster than average for all occupations. Salaries are growing right along with the expanding positions increasing at 6.4 percent per year. Today's computer information management professionals must not only be able to create and oversee the technology infrastructure, but also the processes that surround that technology. They need to understand how it will be used and how it interacts with other elements of the organization. They must be able to determine both technical and business goals in consultation with top management , requiring a strong understanding of technology , business and effective communication practices. The international not-for-profit organization devoted to the development and growth of the IT community, Culminis, says many of the top skills demanded of computer information professionals are indeed business skills. Specifically, they cite the key abilities of identifying project risks, evaluating customer needs, defining strategic direction for key projects and enabling information systems to interact with other components of an organization. Studying Computer Information Management at Life University Studying information technology at Life University means studying how information is managed and used to meet the needs - and advance the strategic direction of - an organization. Our students complete 60 credit hours in computer science and 50 in management , creating well-rounded graduates who not only understand IT applications, but can also interact intelligently with their peers in marketing and accounting and become corporate leaders in their own right. That's exactly the combination of skills today's employers are looking for, not single-focused technicians who understand programming but don't grasp how technology interacts with - and serves the needs of - other elements of an organization. A broad-based university education sets the stage for career growth and potential over the long term, unlike certification programs that give students narrow technical skills but little ability to grow into new responsibilities. Because we maintain small classes taught by highly seasoned faculty with significant professional experience (never graduate teaching assistants), your faculty will become your personal mentors. They tailor classroom and internship experiences into a seamless learning package to best prepare students for their intended career interests. You can even customize class projects, internship opportunities and course selections to your particular career interests and needs. You'll learn in Smart Classrooms outfitted with Internet-enabled PCs, LCD screens, DVD players, digital imaging cameras and sophisticated audio and projection systems. You'll also enjoy wireless connectivity throughout campus and a dedicated server to host sophisticated projects developed only by computer information management students. View more details on Life University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Computer Information Systems courses.