Potential Positions Many project managers work in service-providing industries, mainly in computer systems design and related services. Other large employers include insurance and financial services firms, government agencies, and manufacturers.
Employment Outlook Employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow much faster than the average, at a rate of 36% or higher, for all occupations through the year 2012. Technological advancements will boost the employment of computer-related workers; as a result, the demand for managers to direct these workers also will increase. In addition, job openings will result from the need to replace managers who retire or move into other occupations.
Typical Tasks Specific tasks and activities typically required of project managers include:
Developing requirements, budgets, and schedules for their firm’s information technology projects;
Coordinating projects from development through implementation;
Working with internal and external clients, vendors, consultants, and computer specialists;
Involvement in projects that upgrade the information security of an organization.
This program typically starts in Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer Quarters
