The document provides information about 7 entry level jobs in the information technology industry: IT consultant, mobile application developer, cloud architect, software developer, network and computer systems administrator, web developer, and computer forensic investigator. For each job, it lists the typical salary, job description, required soft skills like communication and problem solving, and technical skills such as programming languages and IT knowledge. The document concludes with the student reflecting on what they learned about the breadth of opportunities in the growing IT field and the importance of staying up to date with changing technologies.

1. Management
Information Systems
Course Project
COURSE: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
INSTRUCTOR: DR. UMA GUPTA
DALLAS ANDRAKULIC

2. Project Requirements
• Select An Industry…
• Research Seven- Entry Jobs in that Industry
• ListTechnical Skills of each Job/Career
• Identify the “soft skills” of each Job/Career
• Salary of the Seven Entry Positions
• Explain Job Requirements
• And Reflect….

3. InformationTechnology Industry
The information technology industry, known
mostly by IT, is focused on anything that is
related to computers and technology.This
industry is constantly changing based on new
technology and advancements of computers.
To have a job in this industry, you must be
highly specialized in your field.

4. Why the Information Technology Industry
• Occupations in information technology is projected to grow 12% by
2024
• Median annual wage for computer and information technology jobs
in May of 2015 was $81,430 which more than double than the median
wage for all occupations, which is only $36,200
• If any company has a website they are sure to employee someone
from the IT industry
• Business is becoming much more digital ever

5. Seven entry level jobs in the IT Industry:
• IT Consultant
• Mobile Application Developer
• CloudArchitect
• Software Developer
• Network and Computer Systems Administrator
• Web Developer
• Computer Forensic Investigator

6. Salary Information from 2 Different Sources
• United States Department of
Labor
• Experience by simplicity
(website focused on Entry Level
jobs for College Students)
JobTitle Salary
IT Consultant $96,400
Mobile Application
Developer
$90,000
Cloud Architect $112, 000
Software Developer $100,690
Network and Computer
SystemsAdministrator
$77,810
Web Developer $64,970
Computer Forensic
Investigator
$64,000

7. Soft Skills
WHAT ARE THEY AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?

8. Technical Skills
WHAT ARE THEY AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?

9. IT
Consultant
$96,400
#13 on Best Jobs in
America list by CNN
An IT Consultant is a system analyst, computer
technician, and a project manager rolled into
one.
IT Consultant is normally hired by a company
who needs advice about their business with
helping solve any technology information
problems.
Their job function could include determining
information system requirements and defining
project objectives for a company. Consultants can
also recommend the appropriate software and
hardware a company uses.

10. IT Consultant
SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED
• Communication with the
company they are consulting
• Great problems solving skills for
what the company needs them
to do
• Have project manager skills by
organization and planning the
project or task the company
hired them for.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Knowledge of Computers
• Knowledge of Information
Systems
• Understand complex technical
issues
• Be an analyst data. Being quick,
accurate and apply results to
the problem

11. Mobile
Application
Developer
$90,000
One of the most
demanded and fastest
growing career in the IT
industry
Mobile Application Developers creates the
software for mobile devices such as smartphones
and tablets.
There are 5 major platforms for mobile devices
that the developer needs to know.The most
popular being android and apple.
These developers make applications for mobile
devices that can with hold the same amount of
information as a personal computer would.
They work on a small screen size so they need to
be careful enough not to hit a button while
developing the certain application

12. Mobile Application Developer
SOFT SKILLS
• They have to be adaptable with
working on smaller devices with
attention to detail.
• Good communication skills with
other developers they are working
with.
• Time management is important
because technology changes so
rapidly. An application you are
working on can easily be out of
date before its completed.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Has to be very fluent in object-
oriented programming languages
such as Java,Objective-C and C++
• Knowledge of coding, testing,
debugging and monitor changes in
mobile applications
• Uses low level codes when
creating applications so the user
can run more than one application
on their device at a time.

13. Cloud
Architect
$112, 000
It is one of the highest
paying entry level IT jobs.
Cloud architects are the people that are
responsible for their company’s cloud.This can
involve many tasks. Companies hire cloud
architects to develop and maintain their cloud.
What is a cloud?
This is a very important job because involves
responsibility of maintaining a secure cloud that
can contain personal information, health records,
credit card numbers and other items a company
wants to keep classified.
Companies want to hire cloud architects that are
experts in public, private and hybrid clouds.

14. Cloud Architect
SOFT SKILLS
• A strong relationship with the
company you work for.
• Stress management because you
are responsible with important
information
• You need to be efficient in your
work
• You must have self confidence in
yourself
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Have a good understanding of IT
service management
• Understand cloud operating system
• Be aware of security of your cloud
network
• If there is a problem with your cloud
service knowing how to fix it fast
• Be certified in service-oriented
technology software so you will know
the mechanics of being an IT architect

15. Software
Developer
$100,690
Best for applicants with
knowledge of the most up-
to-date programming
tools
A software developer in the IT industry works
with a company to design and develop software.
They could develop applications that allow
people to do a specific task on computers.They
could also develop software for systems that can
control a network.
A software developer can design games, create
databases, create operation systems and keep
systems up and running.
Because there are more items being made that
have computers in them, a software developer
can design programs for cars, appliances and
toys.

16. Software Developer
SOFT SKILLS
• Being Creative and self motivating
to develop what your company is
looking for.
• Team working skills are important
because developers normally work
right along side of with computer
programmers.
• Time management to meet
deadlines for a company’s system.
• Detail oriented skills are important
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Understand computers and
different operating systems
• It is helpful to have skills that
are related to what kind of
company you work for
• Be able to design and analyze
your software you are creating.

17. Network and
Computer
Systems
Administrator
$77,810
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
are responsible for the day-to-day activities with
networks of a company. Some of their duties
include installing all network hardware and
software.They need to make sure that their
network is upgraded and current.Administrators
also make repairs if needed.The job requires you
to train people on the way to use the hardware
and software.

18. Network and Computer Systems
Administrator
SOFT SKILLS
• People skills are important
because of training users on the
use of hardware and software.
• Administrators fix computer
server problems so they need to
have good problem solving skills.
• Posses patience with errors in
their network that may not be an
easy fix
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Knowledge of local area
networks (LANs), wide area
networks (WANs), network
segments, intranets, and other
data communication systems.
• Understand computers along
with different types of
hardware and software.

19. Web
Developer
$64,970
Only requires an
associate’s degree
Web Developer creates websites.They design the
graphics, colors, font and page layout.They work
to design web applications that are up to date
with technology and security.
They also will monitor the traffic for the website
to see if they are retaining viewers or gamers.
There are Back-end web developers, Front-end
web developers andWebmasters.
Back-end develops technical construction and
lays the framework.
Front-end is the layout and graphics.
Webmasters maintain and keep websites
updated.

20. Web Developer
SOFT SKILLS
• Very detail oriented with how
the first product will look.
• Creativity is important because
you want your website to stand
out for your company
• You need to have patience and
concentration because you can
sit at a computer for a long
period of time.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Knowledge in code in
programming languages such
as HTML and CSS.
• Knowledge of JavaScript
• Some knowledge of Flash
which is a multimedia
publishing tool.

21. Computer
Forensic
Investigator
$64,000
Most intriguing to myself
Computer Forensic Investigators are a mix of two
different fields.This job requires you have
training in computer science and law. A Computer
Forensic Investigator can work with government
agencies to stop or convict terrorist, sexual
predators and murders.Their jobs are to go back
into a computer where files were deleted so it
could be used as evidence. It is important to
understand law so the evidence can be used in
court.

22. Computer Forensic Investigator
SOFT SKILLS
• You need to have emotion
control because you may find
disturbing pieces of evidence
• Patience is a great skill to have
because of the time it may take
to find something
• Stress management will the
items you may uncover is
important with this profession
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• It is important to understand law
so the evidence can be used in
court.
• Knowledge of how to recover
deleted data or photos.
• Should be certified as a Computer
Examiner, Digital Forensics
Investigation Professional and
Certified Computer Forensics
Examiner.

23. What I learned doing this project….
• What did I learn?
• There are many job available within the IT industry.
• It is currently the fasting growing industry to work in.
• To work in this industry, you must have a great sense of knowledge for technology,
computers/tables/phones and different operating systems.
• You have to have current and up to date knowledge about technology because it
changes so frequently and rapidly. If your not up to date, you are out of a job.
• Do I feel the project was useful?
• I did feel it was useful.The project helped my understand the course related to this
presentation.
• It also helped me understand the terminology of technology systems.
• It was strange to hear your voice when reviewing and it was more time consuming
than a regular power point without voice guidance.

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