High school diploma or GED
Associate degree
Bachelor's degree - Computer science, Information science, or Management information systems (MIS)
Usually work at least 40 hours a week
May work evenings and weekends to meet deadlines
May travel to trade shows, seminars, and trainings
COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYSTS will:
Help organizations redesign their computer systems
Update their skills through self-study and classes
May work long hours to meet deadlines
Have at least a bachelor's degree
Some work on a temporary or contract basis
Work with people and work alone
COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYSTS frequently:
Sit for long periods of time
Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
It is important that COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYSTS be able to:
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
Understand the speech of another person
Speak clearly so listeners can understand