Computer and information scientist, Kaipūtaiao rangahau rorohiko, pārongo hoki
Also known as
- change control analyst, information analyst, information and research analyst, IT and business development analyst, information strategist, information system adviser
Computer and information scientists explore and create ways to improve computer systems. They solve complex computing problems and develop new hardware and software.
Your pay could be
$57K
Lower
$76K to $124K
Most common
$161K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Computer and information scientists
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices
- need to be accurate, methodical and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- Analyse data to identify or resolve operational problems.
- Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems.
- Assign duties or work schedules to employees.
- Monitor the performance of computer networks.
- Maintain computer hardware.
- Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
- Design integrated computer systems.
- Analyse data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
- Evaluate project designs to determine adequacy or feasibility.
- Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
You usually need more than one qualification to become a computer and information scientist and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a Bachelor's degree in information science, computer science, information technology, computing, software engineering or similar area
- a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences
- a Master of Computer and Information Sciences or Computer Science or Information Sciences
- a PhD in computer science or similar
If you’re in school
You usually need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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