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Graduates with computer technology bachelor's degrees were offered an average starting salary of $50,820 in 2005. |
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Technological advancements will boost the employment of computer-related workers through 2014. |
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Job prospects in technology-related fields should be best for college graduates who are up to date with the latest skills and technologies; certifications and practical experience are essential for persons without degrees. |
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| (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Computer Technology) |
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| The Cutting-Edge of Technology |
| by Robyn Tellefsen |
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If you've got a head for business on the cutting-edge of the Technology industry, consider a career in technology management.
Professionals in this field determine technical and business goals and make detailed plans for the accomplishment of those goals within an organization. Job descriptions might encompass everything from constructing a business plan to overseeing network security to directing Internet operations.
Only those who are skilled in the latest technology will ensure their organization stays ahead of the competition. A technology management degree can help you gain core business, technology, and leadership skills that will prepare you to manage and deliver successful information systems and solutions.
Though a bachelor's degree is a typical prerequisite for a career in technology management, a technology-specific MBA can give you the edge you'll need to succeed. Unlike a traditional MBA, a technology management degree emphasizes Information Technology in addition to standard business curriculum.
At the University of Phoenix, for instance, the importance of management in a technical environment is a core concept of its MBA/Technology Management degree program. The technical environment includes computer information systems and technology as well as engineering, pharmaceutical, chemical, and other technical enterprises.
This technology management degree program offers courses in strategy formulation and implementation, project management in the technological environment, management of research and development and innovation processes, technology transfer in the global economy, and application of technology management.
The "Technology Transfer in the Global Economy" course at the University of Phoenix introduces the concept of multinational enterprises and the role of technology in the strategic management of these enterprises. In this course, students focus on opportunities to utilize technology transfer within a global business to meet the goals of the strategic plan.
Once you've earned your degree, the need for your services is great. Technology management professionals held about 280,000 jobs in 2004, with employment expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2014, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Your technology training will pay off, too. The BLS reports median annual earnings for computer and information systems managers were $92,570 in May 2004. And according to Robert Half International, a professional staffing and consulting services firm, average starting salaries for high-level information technology managers in 2005 ranged from $80,250 to $112,250.
Pursue technology management, and discover the cutting-edge of technology -- the place where business and technology intersect.
About the author:
Robyn Tellefsen is a frequent contributor to The CollegeBound Network. Learn more about finding a school that's right for you.
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