Information technology and systems
Chief Information officer
Description
A chief information officer (CIO) is in charge of a company's information technology and computer systems. Their duties include assessing current processes, recommending software upgrades, and directing the executive team on the best processes. Also known as an information technology (IT) director.
Mandatory subjects
Mathematics English
Computer systems engineer
Description
A computer systems engineer develops, tests, and evaluates software and personal computers by combining their knowledge of engineering, computer science, and math analysis. Contrary to popular belief, computer systems engineers do not merely engineer computer technology. Rather, they are expected to fully comprehend how that technology is used on a wider scale to suit both personal and professional requirements.
Mandatory subjects
Mathematics English Physical Sciences
Financial Information systems developer
Description
A financial software developer is someone who develops, modifies, and updates software programs for the finance and banking industry. They work with a variety of different businesses to develop anything from financial education software to debit/credit card software.
Mandatory subjects
Mathematics Computer Science or IT
IT Security specialist
Description
Develop plans to safeguard computer files against unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure. Choose, implement, monitor and upgrade computer anti-virus and malware protection systems. Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information during transmit.
Mandatory subjects
Mathematics Computer Science or IT
Computer systems designer
Description
A systems designer is an information technology (IT) specialist who analyzes and designs information systems for an organization. An information system is a collection of equipment that processes and stores data to perform specific functions.
Mandatory subjects
Mathematics Computer Science or IT Physical Science Engineering Graphics & Design
Director of Information systems
Description
Analyzes IT infrastructure and systems performance to assess operating costs, productivity levels, upgrade requirements, and other metrics and needs. Oversees security of systems, networks, and enterprise information. Facilitates IT security audits or investigations.
Mandatory subjects
Mathematics Computer Science or IT
IT Manager
Description
IT managers are responsible for coordinating, planning, and leading computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the IT needs of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to fulfill the organization's information systems requirements.
Mandatory subjects
Mathematics Computer Science or IT English Physical science
IT administrator
Description
IT administrators oversee organizations' computer systems and manage IT teams. They maintain information systems and networks, upgrade and install new hardware and software, and perform troubleshooting. They also back up data and manage network security.
Mandatory subjects
Mathematics Computer Science or IT
Information systems manager
Description
An information systems manager knows everything about hardware and software. They oversee the use of technology in a business or organization and their primary role is to design, manage, and monitor information systems by overseeing a team of specialists who install and maintain hardware and software upgrades
Mandatory subjects
Mathematics Physical Science English