CIO Without MBA

I am from IT sector and want to apply for the CIO (Chief Information officer) post but I don’t have an MBA degree. Will you tell me can I apply for the CIO Post with MBA degree also provide me lists of technical skills needed for the CIO (Chief Information officer) post?

[Kiran Chandar]

You will have to earn a bachelor's at some time, and probably also an MBA or some other kind of master's degree (perhaps in computer science (CS), management information systems (MIS), or something similar) to meet the qualifications that are typically required for CIO positions.

Here are five steps I would suggest to build your CIO career path:

1 Complete a Bachelor's in Computer Science or a Related Field

2 Get Experience (and Credentials) in Project Management

You mentioned you have some experience in project management, which is a great start; project management skills are a big plus for aspiring CIOs.

3 Find a Specialty & Build Your Technical Credibility

4 Get Real-World Experience in IT Governance & Risk Management

4 As an aspiring CIO, it's essential that you understand IT governance and risk management.

5 Complete an MBA & Work on Your Leadership Skills

About five years out from your bachelor's is a great time to go back to school for your master's degree. A Master's of Business Administration (MBA) would be best if you're pursuing the CIO path.

Top technical skills you need for CIO:

SQL
JAVA
HTML
Javascript
C++
C#
C
XML
Perl
Phython