Overview
Technological innovations continue to change the world at a breakneck pace. Skilled workers are essential to the digital economy of today — and the future. The Information Technology program at UC Clermont prepares students to learn the basic elements of problem solving and critical reasoning via programming logic and object-oriented programming techniques, structured programming techniques and web scripting abilities using current, industry-standard programming and scripting languages.
Students will also learn the basics of database design and administration, and the fundamentals of networking and systems administration. Students who complete the program will earn an Associate of Applied Business degree, with an option to transfer to the five-year (co-op required) IT program in UC's School of Information Technology.
Success
To succeed in IT, you must think logically and pay close attention to detail. The job calls for patience, persistence and the ability to work on exacting analytical work, especially under pressure. Ingenuity and creativity are particularly important. The ability to work with abstract concepts and to do technical analysis is especially important. Because you are expected to work in teams and interact directly with computer users, you must be able to communicate well with non-technical personnel.
Career
You may pursue many different careers. Some of your opportunities for employment include the following: Programmer; I/S operator/analyst; operating systems specialist; software designer; software applications specialist; software/application support; database software technician; webmaster.
