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Technical Management


Technical management is the management of technology systems, especially computer systems, and related technological personal for companies or other large organizations. Because of the rapid increases in technology, technical management is vital for employers as they seek to stay current on technological issues and improve the efficiency of their employees. Managers in the technical management field need to have a strong background both with technology and with human resources management. The goal is to create a work environment where the organization can get the best from both its technology systems and its technology related employees.

Education and Career Opportunities in Technical Management

Technical management degree programs are available at both the undergraduate and graduate program levels. When investigating online degrees in technical management make sure to consider only accredited degree programs in technical management.

Here are some technical management job titles with 2009 mean average salary information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

  • Mean Hourly Wage - $34.10
  • Mean Annual Wage - $70.930

Database Administrators

  • Mean Hourly Wage - $35.72
  • Mean Annual Wage - $74,290

Computer Systems Analysts

  • Mean Hourly Wage - $38.67
  • Mean Annual Wage - $80,430

Computer Software Engineers, System Software

  • Mean Hourly Wage - $46.45
  • Mean Annual Wage - $96,620

Computer and Information Systems Managers

  • Mean Hourly Wage - $58.00
  • Mean Annual Wage - $120.640

A technical management degree shows potential employers that you have the right combination of skills to manage both their technology infrastructure and the employees responsible for the efficient operation of that infrastructure.



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