Computer Systems Analyst

Presented by:

Salman RanaUsman BaigBadar Hamid

“Hybrid of IT and Business”

Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively.

You can say;

“Computer systems analysts are the “big picture” thinkers in IT. Armed with an understanding of both business and technology”

Computer System Analyst

Duties:

•Consult with managers to determine the role of the IT system in an organization•Research emerging technologies to decide if installing them can increase the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness•Prepare an analysis of costs and benefits so that management can decide if information systems and computing infrastructure upgrades are financially worthwhile•Devise ways to add new functionality to existing computer systems•Design and develop new systems by choosing and configuring hardware and software•Oversee the installation and configuration of new systems to customize them for the organization•Conduct testing to ensure that the systems work as expected•Train the system’s end users and write instruction manuals

Job Opportunities

Demand for systems analysts will continue to increase as computers are utilized for more business functions; the field is expected to grow 25 percent by the year 2024. This is the fastest growing computer career we reviewed. Presently, 520,600 individuals are employed in computer careers such as this, and 127,000 job openings are expected over the next 10 years.

Computer Systems Analyst Salary

Average starting salaries for systems analysts and related positions:Desktop Support Analyst: $53,000Financial System Analyst: $72,000Data/Information Analyst: $73,000Software Systems Analyst: $77,000E-Commerce Analyst: $78,000Computer Systems Analyst: $79,000Information Security Analyst: $80,000Business Systems Analyst: $83,000ERP Business Analyst: $87,000CRM Business Analyst: $90,000Healthcare Systems Analyst: $94,000Senior Business Systems Analyst: $95,000Senior Computer Systems Analyst: $97,000Systems Analyst Consultant: $102,000

Education Requirements

Most employers require Systems Analysis applicants to have atleast a bachelor's degree. 

Computer Information System (CIS)

Management Information System (MIS)

B.S.I.T

M.B.A (Technology Management)

M.I.S.M

Some System Analysis jobs requires Master of Business Management (MBA) with a technical focus.

Skill Set

Marketable skills to look for in a system analysis education program include:

•Business intelligence analysis•Technology management•Software development•Business & information systems administration•Data processing•Project management•Business systems integration•Risk management and soft skillsIt also covers Analytical, Communication and Creativity skill as well.

Computer Systems Analyst Certifications

While several business and IT certifications can help candidates succeed in computer systems analysis, there are no industry recognized certifications specifically for this career path.

Project Management CertificatesSoftware Engineering CertificatesBusiness Administration & MBA Certificates

Computer Systems Analyst Jobs

Your specialized training and experience in computer systems analysis qualifies you for a range of positions. Usually, applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree and five years of experience working in the field. Some employers count college credits as work experience.

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Positives/Negatives

+ Working by yourself + Lots of responsibility - Competitive - Hours may be long

“why I have choosen it”

Diversity in Job

Fastest Growing field

Starts with a Handsome payout

Mostly we work independently

Interesting fact…

“ You are independent in your work sometimes you have to work with few people”

“The “top level” technology person is called the CIO, or Chief Information Officer ”

“More and more, this job is being held by contractors instead of permanent employees”

Jobs In Pakistan

Jobs In Pakistan

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook 2014 - 2015 • Indeed.com

http://www.itcareerfinder.com/it-careers/computer-systems-analyst.html

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-systems-analysts.htm

http://computer-careers-review.toptenreviews.com/systems-analyst-details.html