As the amount of available information and access to it has increased exponentially, the ability to organize and manage that information in your chosen field is recognized as a valuable and marketable asset. The Baruch Information Studies Minor provides students with the understanding and skill sets to manage information in their fields. According to the Department of Labor:
"Chief information officers are responsible for the overall technological direction of their organizations. Today, these officers are playing a more important role in organizations and are increasingly becoming part of the executive team. To perform effectively, they need knowledge of the workings of the total organization. These managers propose budgets for projects and programs and make decisions about staff training and purchases of equipment. They hire and assign computer specialists, information technology workers, and support personnel to carry out information-technology-related projects. They manage the work of these employees, review their output, and establish administrative procedures and policies. Chief information officers also provide organizations with the vision to master information technology as a competitive tool."
