Computer and information scientist

Also known as

change control analyst, information analyst, information and research analyst, IT and business development analyst, information strategist, information system adviser

AUT programmes

• Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences

Work environment

• Usually work regular business hours
• Usually work in offices
• Need to be accurate, methodical and identify and solve problems

Typical tasks

• Create ways to improve computer systems
• Solve computing problems
• Analyse data to fix computer and business issues
• Design and build computer programs and hardware
• Check computer network activities
• Give tasks and schedules to team members
• Work with others to fix computer problems
• Study data to find patterns and trends
• Test project plans
• Plan details for new computer systems

Salary information

Tips from AUT graduates

Outlook

What employers and industry want in graduates

Further study options

• Postgraduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences
• Postgraduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences
• Master of Computer and Information Sciences