Information Technology programs have grown from semi-obscure backroom operations in government installations and private technology firms to the backbone of virtually every business larger than a Mom-and-Pop. Computer systems are integrated into every element of today's most successful company. Desktop PCs are connected to the greater Internet as well as to one another within the company network. Company departments--Accounting, Human Resources, Purchasing, Shipping, Inventory, etc.--are interconnected to ensure seamless operations. Increasingly, as employees are conducting more and more operations at home and from remote locations, secure distance computing is of greater necessity. The rise in wireless communications adds yet another layer of complexity to the way today's companies do business and the critical nature of safe and seamless network operation.

Information Technology and Computer Science jobs require, obviously, significant knowledge of computers and networking. A "big picture" understanding of how systems are integrated and how networks work is also very helpful. Depending upon the position, a familiarity with computer programming languages is essential. The Information Technology/Computer Science field is a big tent, and positions include but aren't limited to: