The document summarizes the role, education requirements, salary, and job outlook for an IS/IT Manager position. An IS/IT Manager plans and coordinates an organization's computer systems and helps determine IT goals. A bachelor's degree in a computer-related field is required, along with often requiring a graduate degree. The average annual salary for an IS/IT Manager is $127,640 and employment in the field is projected to grow 15% from 2014 to 2024.

1. IS/IT Manager
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2. Job Summary
Also known as a “Computer and Information Systems Manager”.
 To plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an
organization, as well as to help organizations navigate through the
world of technology.
 They help determine the IT goals of an organization and are
responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.
 Aside from coordinating, the also learn about new technology and look
for ways to upgrade their organization’s computer systems.

3. Education
Education required includes:
 Bachelor’s Degree in a computer- or information science-related field.
(Such a degree would usually take four years to complete, including courses in
computer programming, software development, and mathematics.)
 Many organizations require their IS/IT managers to have a graduate degree as
well, such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
(Such a degree would take two years beyond the undergraduate level to
complete.)
 Examples of schools (DMV area) that partake in programs as such include:
- Virginia Tech
- James Madison University
- University of Maryland

4. Salary / Pay
 The average annual wage for IT/IS managers was
$127,640 (or $61.37 per hour) as of May 2014.
 Entry-level incomes can start as low as $55,990, and can
increase gradually as you become more experienced in
the job or get promoted to a higher ranking.

5. Outlook
 Employment for IT/IS managers is projected to grow 15 percent from
2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations

6. Local Work Environment

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