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The role of an information technology (IT) director is to provide leadership and strategic direction for the IT department in order to ensure that it meets the needs of the organization. The IT Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing technology systems and solutions that support business operations. They must stay current on industry trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and determine best practices. Additionally, they are tasked with establishing policies related to data security and compliance with applicable laws. Other responsibilities may include budgeting, staffing decisions, vendor management, training staff members on new technologies or processe...

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Avg Pay: $132K
Jobs: 0
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Avg Pay: $178K
Jobs: 5,340

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  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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    Avg. Duration:17 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,469Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,594Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$25,770Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Associate Degree in Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:18 monthsAvg. Fees:$11,607Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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5.3 years
$155K
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6.12 years
Senior
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4
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