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What Skills Will I Learn as an Information Technology Major?

What Skills Will I Learn as an Information Technology Major?

When you have completed your online information technology degree, you will likely have gained many of the following skills and competencies:

• Ability to install, configure, and manage a network.
• Ability to keep up-to-date technically and continually locate and apply new knowledge.
• Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of various methods and approaches.
• Have knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic.
• Analyze and identify problems and apply technologies to develop efficient and scalable solutions.
• Apply knowledge to effectively use computers and information systems to achieve various objectives.
• Assess, design, employ, and manage database and information systems to meet the needs of various businesses and organizations.
• Build a solid foundation of knowledge and research techniques to later pursue an advanced degree in information technology, if desired.
• Effectively communicate between computer-literate individuals and those who are unfamiliar with information technology and technical terms.
• Have a foundation of knowledge about the history of technology and the future of technological advancement.
• Have an understanding and awareness of persistent concepts in computing and their realization in current platforms and tools.
• Have basic working knowledge of computer hardware, software, and major operating systems.
• Recognition of common network media and topologies, network protocols and standards.
• Understand the role of information technology both domestically and internationally.

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Tip:

If you already have an Information Technology degree or have worked in the high-tech industry and are thinking of changing careers, this list may help you to identify some desirable skills and abilities that will be transferable in your new career.

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