IT Field of Study

A Bachelor of Information
Technology (abbreviations BIT, BInfTech, B.Tech(IT) or BE(IT)) is an
undergraduate academic degree that generally requires three to five years of
study. While the degree has a major focus on computers and technology, it
differs from a computer science degree in that students are also expected to
study management and information science, and there are reduced
requirements for mathematics.
A degree in computer science can be expected to concentrate on the scientific
aspects of computing, while a degree in information technology can be
expected to concentrate on the business and communication applications of
computing. There is more emphasis on these two areas in the electronic
commerce, e-business and business information technology undergraduate
courses. Specific names for the degrees vary across countries, and even
universities within countries.
This is in contrast to a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology which is a
bachelor's degree typically conferred after a period of three to four years of an
undergraduate course of study in Information Technology (IT). The degree
itself is a Bachelor of Science with institutions conferring degrees in the fields
of information technology and related fields.
Many employers require software developers or programmers to have a
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree; however, those seeking to
hire for positions such as network administrators or database managers would
require a Bachelor's of Science in Information Technology or an equivalent
degree.
Graduates with an information technology background are able to perform
technology tasks relating to the processing, storing, and communication of
information between computers, mobile phones, and other electronic devices.
Information technology as a field emphasizes the secure management of large
amounts of diverse information and its accessibility via a wide variety of
systems both local and world-wide.
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Information Technology
Information technology (IT) may adopt the monikers information systems or
systems administration. Essentially, IT professionals are the users of technology.
IT utilizes existing operating systems, software and applications in tandem to
create a larger system that solves a specific business problem. IT constructs a
network from established building blocks to carry out a task, such as an
automated supplies ordering service.
Due to the nature of the work, IT professionals are more likely to interact with
clients and co-workers outside of their department. They may help explain to a
client how to solve technology problems or work with executives and business
owners to construct a technology plan that will meet their business needs.
IT students will study network and database design in depth, and receive an
introduction to basic theory and applied mathematics. Successful IT candidates
will possess strong critical thinking skills; IT professionals are tasked with
resourcefully and cost-effectively applying the tools at their disposal.
Careers in Information Technology
At every level, from mom-and-pop shops to multinational corporations,
businesses need IT. Over the next decade, career opportunities in IT are
expected to grow faster than average. Depending on your level of education, a
degree in IT can provide a comfortable pay check.
INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST: IT security analysts work to prevent
cyberattacks by monitoring their business’ network for breaches and weak
spots and to create emergency plans in the event of an attack. The median
annual salary for information security analysts is $90,120.
NETWORK ARCHITECT: Sometimes called network engineers, these IT
professionals design and build communication networks, such as local area
networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets. The median
annual salary for network architects is $100,240.
COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST: Support specialists provide advice and
troubleshooting help to individuals and businesses that have questions about
their software. The median salary for computer support specialists is $51,470.
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR: DBAs use software and programs to organize
and store data for businesses that range from financial firms to shipping
companies. The median annual salary for this role is $81,710.
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR: System administrators conduct the day-to-day
maintenance and operation of a business’ networks, including LANs, WANs,
intranets, and other communication systems. Salaries for this position vary by
industry. The median annual pay for system administrators is $77,810.
To sum it up (and maybe oversimplify a bit), computer engineers design and
build computers. Computer scientists design and develop computer programs,
software, and applications. IT professionals then use and troubleshoot those
programs, software, and applications. These three professions all work
together to make sure hardware, software, and user interface (UI) come
together smoothly so that computers can carry out the tasks businesses and
individuals need from them.