Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Expereince: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

• Information Technology Manager (IT Manager), Information Technology Director (IT Director), Information Systems Director (IS Director), Data Processing Manager, MIS Director (Management Information Systems Director), Information Systems Manager (IS Manager), Information Systems Supervisor (IS Supervisor), Computing Services Director, Director of Application Development, Technical Services Manager