stems analyst must typically complete a bachelor's degree in computer science, math or some business administration related field. After working and gaining experience as a computer systems analyst many move up the corporate ladder to become information systems managers. Working conditions are normally quite comfortable for systems analysts who work in offices, labs or other similar work conditions. They average forty hours per week but evening and weekend work are typical in the field. The stress associated with the job is minimum and mainly due to the heavy amount of hours the analyst spends before a computer monitor, "they are susceptible to eye strain and back discomfort and hand and wrist problems" (Bureau 2). There is a strong future demand for computer systems analysts anticipated, but there are also some challenges of which those entering the field need be aware of. For example, technology's very nature is unstable, as innovation is the name of the game competitively speaking. Programming languages and techniques will continue to evolve and the computer systems analyst must not only be well aware of his or her own technical language, but they also need to have good communication skills. They need to be able to explain high-technology concepts and processes to clients and understand client's needs for the system. According to the US Department of Labor systems analysts will be one of the most rapidly growing occupations through the year 2005. There are many reasons for this. First, the need for these skilled workers has not kept pace with the demand for their services. Second, international and domestic competition increases from the globalization of the world's markets have combined to pressure businesses and governments in search of competitive advantage. Third, the lower costs of technology have made more business capable of using it in their daily business operations. Fourth, many computer systems analysts a...
