Information Technology
(IT)
Information technology
provides us with all kinds of information and applications including
presentation software, word-processing, spreadsheets, and more.
Information Technology specialists play a key role in the technological
direction for businesses, government entities, and non-profit organizations.
They plan, coordinate, facilitate computer-related activities, set
up and maintain servers, create and customize software products,
build Web sites, oversee network security, and a whole lot more.
Schools
Offering Online Courses:
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Colorado
Tech Online offers an Associate
of Science in Information Technology degree program, a Bachelor's
(BSBA) in Information Technology degree program, and a Master's
(MSM) in Information Technology Management. The Bachelor's
program provides students with a well-rounded education in
both business fundamentals and IT essentials. Coursework includes
database systems, e-business, network systems, project management
theory, and more.

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AIU
Online (American InterContinental
University) provides Associate,
Bachelor, and Master degree programs in Information Systems/Technology
online. The Associate's program includes courses in computer
concepts, information systems, database concepts, computer
applications, international business, business presentations,
project management, and more.

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Baker
College provides an Associate
- Computer Information Systems/Microcomputer
Applications program, an Associate - Accounting/Computer Information
Systems program, a Bachelor - Computer Information Systems,
and a MS - Information Systems. In the Bachelor program, students
learn computer programming, systems development, networking,
and various programming languages.

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The
duties of IT specialists vary with their specific job titles that
include programmer, Web site producer, engineer, network administrator,
and information systems managers.
Today, more than ten
million people work in the information technology field and hold
positions ranging from entry-level programming to advance systems
analysts. Due to the increased demand and continued use of computer
systems and the Internet, the demand for those experienced in information
technology will continue to grow. Earnings for those in this field
do vary by specialty and level of education and responsibility.
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median
annual earnings for IT managers is more than $92,000.
The range of IT careers
is enormous and those seeking management positions need to possess
a broad range of skills. Employers seek IT managers who have expertise
in a variety of software and who have advanced technical knowledge.
Generally, a Bachelor's degree is required for most positions; however,
many employers do prefer individuals who have earned a graduate
degree in information technology. Online colleges and universities
are now offering programs leading to Associate's, Bachelor's, and
Master's degrees. With such convenience at hand, why wait to get
your degree?
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