The types of information technology jobs you may qualify for depend greatly on which degree program you have completed. You may also have the opportunity to use course work completed to qualify for a job in lieu of experience.

Associate Degrees

Within an Associate of Science in Information Technology degree program you will learn object oriented programing and UML or Unified Modeling Language. These concepts will qualify you to become an IT Specialist, an application developer or an IT Business Analyst.

Bachelor's Degree

Within a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program you will learn software engineering fundamentals and IT Project Management. These concepts will qualify you to become an IT project manager, industrial designer or a junior .NET developer.

Master's Degree

Within a Master of Science in Information Technology, you will possess management skills needed for senior level job positions. You will also qualify to teach information technology at the high school level.

Ph.D. or Doctorate Degree

With a Ph.D. or Doctorate degree in information technology your job possibilities are limitless. You will qualify for any IT job, including become a college professor.

Degree Vs. Experience

The more experience you have in your chosen field the more job opportunities will be offered to you. But you still need to have a degree in information technology.

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South University: Associate of Science in Information Technology

South University: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology