decision support systems
The ICT systems that can be used to support business or organisational decision making.
decision support systems — the ICT systems that can be used to support business or organisational decision making. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 53.23/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 7 occupations in our catalogue, including ICT business analysis manager, ICT business development manager, chief ICT security officer, and chief information officer.
Occupations that require decision support systems
Showing top 7 of 7 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is decision support systems?
The ICT systems that can be used to support business or organisational decision making.
What category of skill is decision support systems?
ESCO classifies decision support systems under the knowledge category, specifically in the computer use subcategory.
Is decision support systems an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 53.23/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Which jobs require decision support systems?
In our catalogue, 7 occupations list decision support systems as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include ICT business analysis manager, ICT business development manager, chief ICT security officer, chief information officer, chief technology officer, chief data officer.
How transferable is decision support systems between industries?
ESCO tags decision support systems as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is decision support systems the same as decision-making tools?
Yes — decision support systems is also known as decision-making tools, decision support matrix, or decision support software. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn decision support systems?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands decision support systems and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.