Computer System Analyst jobs road map growth rate education required

1. Computer Systems Analyst
Presented by:
Salman Rana
Usman Baig
Badar Hamid

2. “Hybrid of IT and Business”
Computer systems analysts study an organization’s
current computer systems and procedures and design
information systems solutions to help the organization
operate more efficiently and effectively.
You can say;
“Computer systems analysts are the “big picture” thinkers in
IT. Armed with an understanding of both business and
technology”

3. Computer System Analyst
Duties:
•Consult with managers to determine the role of the IT system in an organization
•Research emerging technologies to decide if installing them can increase the
organization’s efficiency and effectiveness
•Prepare an analysis of costs and benefits so that management can decide if
information systems and computing infrastructure upgrades are financially
worthwhile
•Devise ways to add new functionality to existing computer systems
•Design and develop new systems by choosing and configuring hardware and
software
•Oversee the installation and configuration of new systems to customize them for
the organization
•Conduct testing to ensure that the systems work as expected
•Train the system’s end users and write instruction manuals

4. Job Opportunities
Demand for systems analysts will continue to increase as
computers are utilized for more business functions; the field is
expected to grow 25 percent by the year 2024. This is the fastest
growing computer career we reviewed. Presently, 520,600
individuals are employed in computer careers such as this, and
127,000 job openings are expected over the next 10 years.

5. Computer Systems Analyst Salary
Average starting salaries for systems analysts and related positions:
Desktop Support Analyst: $53,000
Financial System Analyst: $72,000
Data/Information Analyst: $73,000
Software Systems Analyst: $77,000
E-Commerce Analyst: $78,000
Computer Systems Analyst: $79,000
Information Security Analyst: $80,000
Business Systems Analyst: $83,000
ERP Business Analyst: $87,000
CRM Business Analyst: $90,000
Healthcare Systems Analyst: $94,000
Senior Business Systems Analyst: $95,000
Senior Computer Systems Analyst: $97,000
Systems Analyst Consultant: $102,000

6. Education Requirements
Most employers require Systems Analysis applicants to
have atleast a bachelor's degree.
Computer Information System (CIS)
Management Information System (MIS)
B.S.I.T
M.B.A (Technology Management)
M.I.S.M
Some System Analysis jobs requires Master of Business
Management (MBA) with a technical focus.

7. Skill Set
Marketable skills to look for in a system analysis education
program include:
•Business intelligence analysis
•Technology management
•Software development
•Business & information systems administration
•Data processing
•Project management
•Business systems integration
•Risk management and soft skills
It also covers Analytical, Communication and Creativity
skill as well.

8. Computer Systems Analyst Certifications
While several business and IT certifications can help
candidates succeed in computer systems analysis, there are
no industry recognized certifications specifically for this
career path.
Project Management Certificates
Software Engineering Certificates
Business Administration & MBA Certificates

9. Computer Systems Analyst Jobs
Your specialized training and experience in computer systems
analysis qualifies you for a range of positions. Usually,
applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree and five years
of experience working in the field. Some employers count
college credits as work experience.
oComputer Systems Analyst jobs
oInformation Security Analyst jobs
oBusiness Systems Analyst jobs
oBusiness Intelligence Analyst jobs
oSoftware Systems Analyst jobs
oBusinesses and IT Hiring Managers

10. Positives/Negatives
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+ Working by yourself
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+ Lots of responsibility
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- Competitive
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- Hours may be long

11. “why I have choosen it”
Diversity in Job
Fastest Growing field
Starts with a Handsome payout
Mostly we work independently

12. Interesting fact…
“ You are independent in your work sometimes you have
to work with few people”
“The “top level” technology person is called the CIO, or
Chief Information Officer ”
“More and more, this job is being held by contractors
instead of permanent employees”

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14. Jobs In Pakistan

15. References
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
2014 - 2015 • Indeed.com
http://www.itcareerfinder.com/it-careers/computer-systems-analyst.html
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-
systems-analysts.htm
http://computer-careers-review.toptenreviews.com/systems-analyst-
details.html