A degree program in information technology
(IT) and management is designed to give students the skills and tools
they need to manage employees and oversee the operation of computer
networks and other systems. Degree focus and methods may vary depending
on the program, and students should choose a degree that fits their
needs.
Degree Specificity and Career Direction
Degrees in information technology and management may have different
focuses and should be chosen based on a student's career goals. Some
programs teach students network and database administration and how
networks can be managed. Other programs are designed to teach students
about both computer systems and retail or
business management.
These are two major examples of the many variations available in IT and
management programs. Students should choose a program that is
compatible with their needs and career direction.
Some online degree programs are designed around a standard college
credit format. Others are more fluid, teaching an entire degree program
as a single unit and measuring students' progress via assessments and
tests. College credits are not awarded, but upon completion of the
program, students are awarded the degree that they are pursuing.
Programs also range from traditional schedules that require students to
turn in assignments on time and possibly even attend live video lectures
to those that have no specific assignment due dates, and often only a
date by which all material must be submitted. In choosing a degree
students should compare their options among available schools to find
the one that best fits their learning style and schedules.
IT and Management Program Offerings
A bachelor's degree in information technology and management is
designed to give students a broad base of knowledge about current
computer technology and often to prepare students for the certification
examinations offered by various companies in the IT field, such as
Microsoft, Sun Microsystems and Adobe. Some programs focus on the
administration and management of networks, while others are aimed
primarily at giving students the skills they need to manage other
employees. Programs are normally offered via integrated education
software that combines e-mail, message boards, graded assessment and at
times voice or video communication.
Master's degrees in information technology and management are usually
offered in a flexible continuing-education format to allow students to
pursue both work and their personal lives while still studying.
Normally, master's degrees in information technology and management,
while still focusing on the technical side of a degree, tend to
emphasize leadership and management more than undergraduate degrees.
These degrees are normally designed for working professionals who are
trying to move into management positions.
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