Technology Management
Managing technology has become a high-growth field with great career options.
Technology has become a driving force in virtually every aspect of all industries. Everyone who works in an office, at a production plant, in a research lab, at a retail store, or out on the road uses technology tools as part of their regular workday. Managing these tools and handling all of the information they produce has become a major, highly-rewarding career field.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Network Systems and Data Communications is the fastest growing career field with a growth rate of 53.4%! Other top-growing technology management careers include Computer Systems Analysts at 29% and Database Administrators at 28.6%.
Best of all, this growth is bound to continue for years to come. Here’s why:
- Computer system capabilities are vital to increasing both productivity and profitability. Any organization that wants to grow will continue to invest in more, better and faster tools and will need professionals to manage the planning and implementation
- Continuing Internet growth will call for better security against damaging computer viruses, online credit card fraud and identity theft
- As company IT departments expand, professionals who understand the field will be needed to oversee IT staff
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If you’re tech savvy and enjoy a challenge, consider this growing career field.
Successful technology professionals have to be able to work well with others and willing to work the long hours required to get computer systems up and running. In addition, they must be able to plan ahead and prepare for future problems and service requirements.
A career in technology management could be right for you if you:
- Are logical – like to solve problems in math or science
- Are comfortable working with your hands as well as your mind
- Have an aptitude for working with the latest technology
- Can communicate and explain technology to non-tech professionals
- Enjoy directing projects and motivating people
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