Chief Information Officers

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Chief information officers (CIOs) are responsible for the overall technological direction of their organization, proposing budgets for equipment and software, making hiring decisions relative to information technology (IT) staff, supervising IT and related employees, and establishing administrative policies. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2008, top executives held 2.1 million jobs. Employment of top executives, including chief executives and general and operations managers,is expected to experience little to no change from 2008 to 2018. Although there is no specific educational background requirement for CIOs, many have degrees in computer science, software engineering, and/or information systems. MBA degrees are increasingly common among CIOs wishing to strengthen their business management skills. A CIO needs a solid foundation in information technology, project management, and business management.

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• About.com Tech Careers: CIO - Chief Information Officer
• Occupational Outlook Handbook: Top Executives, 12/2009

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