A bachelor's degree in computer information systems or computer science, coupled with a minor in business. Database know-how is essential. Most employers specify three to five years of hands-on experience with information systems design, development, and implementation. It is a huge help to have background in the main business area of the company. Some info centers hire directly from the outside, but because it is so important to know the business, most fill their staff from people already working in the company.
Interpersonal skills are extremely important.
There are openings in corporate offices as well as the various consulting and accounting firms. This is a good entry point into the computing field for people in other departments. Career minuses There is quite a lot of variation in the job requirements among the employers, which complicates the job search. It also makes career growth uncertain. Sometimes these departments are new and outside the other systems areas, and as a consequence are not well integrated into the formal career path.