Why Get an Information Technology Diploma?
This diploma will make you desirable to a variety of different employers in many sectors, since most operations use computer technology in some way and need people to install and maintain that technology. Additionally, because of the technical nature of information technology, a diploma will ensure that you have the proper training and show to employers that you are qualified to be a computer support specialist.
Job Opportunities
Those who graduate from this diploma program go on to become computer support specialists, computer systems analysts, or similar professionals. Their primary duties are creating computer applications, installing and maintaining computer networks, hardware, and software, and providing support for those computers and networks. They are employed in a variety of fields, including education, manufacturing, business and government institutions.
Career Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov), the demand for computer systems analysts and support specialists will grow faster than the national average until at least the year 2014. Demand for these positions will remain high as the computing industry continues to surge.
Salary Information
The median annual income of computer support specialists and systems analysts in 2004 was around $40,400.
Diploma Specifics
Courses:
An information technology degree program typically contains the following courses:
- Intro to Computer Science
- Computer Network Administration
- Programming Languages (Java, C++)
- Database Maintenance
- Electronics
Skills You Will Learn
While studying for an information technology diploma, you will learn how to write computer applications using common programming languages, install and maintain computer networks, and create and maintain computer databases.