With the major is offered by the Western New England University. , you will be prepared to become an IT professional and work as a systems administrator, network administrator, Web developer, network engineer, database administrators, or in telecommunications.

Why choose information technology?

Employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 12 percent until 2024, resulting in a demand for our graduates. Our Industry Advisory Board helps keep us apprised of trends in the industry, from changes in technology to forecasting course offerings, to what companies are looking for in their new hires. It is a particularly advantageous time for women to pursue careers in IT as computing is one of the most equitable fields for salaries among men and women. Read more about IT opportunities for women in The National Center for Women in Computing, US News and World Report, and the DotDiva program.

Career opportunities

The Information Technology major offered by the?Western New England University?can prepare you for careers insystem administration, Web design and development, network administration, and network security. In the book 100 Fastest-Growing Careers, the number two spot was computer network systems, and database administrators. Recent IT graduates have worked in positions such as Information Systems Manager at Travelers, Technical Support Specialist at M.I.T., Support Analyst at McKesson Health IT, Systems Administrator at Cyberark and Configuration Analyst at Financial Partners, Inc.