Walden University’s Guide for Information Systems and Technology Careers

Rapid advances in technology are creating new and exciting career opportunities for professionals with strong technical, analytical, management, and leadership skills.

Because technology is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the U.S. economy, these professionals are in high demand.

Employers are seeking information technology professionals who have the skills needed for:

• Programming, including systems languages such as .NET, Java, MySQL, PHP, Silverlight, and Flex
• Integrating global systems through enterprise resource planning (ERP) and related software
• Establishing security systems that prevent fraud and safeguard information and networks
• Supporting infrastructure, including upgrading operating systems and staffing help desks
• Networking complex systems, virtualization software, and cloud computing
• Installing, updating, and supporting systems and software for employees as well as corporate entities

Did You Know . . .
Positions for computer systems, network, and database administrators are expected to increase by 30%. Leading the way, with 53% projected growth, are opportunities for network systems analysts and data analysts.*

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, “Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010–11 Edition: Overview of the 2008–18 Projections”