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Education for Information Technology Jobs

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Even though the tech sector is slowing, hot jobs are available using brand new technologies in business, government, education, and other industries. To get the best jobs in technology, candidates must display competitive educational credentials. Depending on the type of job you desire, different degrees and majors are the right match. Here you can look at a series of technology jobs with descriptions of the education you should choose if you are looking for these jobs.

1. Technical Support or Customer Service
   These entry-level jobs require problem-solving skills and specific specialized knowledge. Employers are looking for candidates who will work hard and learn on the job. If you are interested in one of these jobs, consider a specialized certificate or associate's degree program which focuses on career-minded technology education. e.g. University of Arkansas Community College at Hope Business Technology http://www.uacch.cc.ar.us/business/btaas... Wood-Tobe Coburn Program in Computer Technology (http://www.woodtobecoburn.com/).
2. Programming
   The best programming jobs are offered to student with bachelor's degrees in computer science or information technology. Choose a program developed for students who want careers in programming (Rather than theory, research, or artificial intelligence). Make sure your academic program include the following types of courses:
   • A variety of programming languages
   • Courses that help you learn to problem-solve and think creatively
   • Instruction in how to learn so that your skills will always be current
   • Practicle, real world projects
   • Internship or co-op experiences
   Some programs which you may consider are the George Mason University Information Technology Program (http://www.gmu.edu/catalog/9900/site.htm... and the SUNY Stonybrook Major in Information Systems (http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Prov/ubdepts...
3. Web Design and Development
   While candidates for jobs in web design need tip-top technical skills, they also need a customer focus and creative flair. The best education for these jobs combines a variety of technology courses with those in design or advertising, as well as a few in business. Check out such innovative bachelor's programs as: the New Media Program at Ryerson Polytechnic (http://www.imagearts.ryerson.ca/ns4-inde....
4. Management
   The people who manage the people who work in technology are not those who have simply worker their way up the ranks. They are workers with MBAs who have knowledge of the technologies their employers use. If you aspire to a management job, check out the following MBA programs:: The California State University at Chico MBA with an emphasis in Management and Information Systems (http://www.csuchico.edu/catalog/cat01/pr... and the Pacific Lutheran University MBA in Technology and Innovation Management (http://www.plu.edu/~busa/mba/programreq.....
5. Human Resources and Administrative Assisting
   There is a place in every technology company for those who get along with computers but would rather focus on people. Human resources candidates major in the social sciences and take a few business courses on the side, or they can get a bachelor's degree in human resource, for example the Baylor University Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management (http://hsb.baylor.edu/mgt/default.asp?le.... Those who think administrative assisting is their thing can study business at a two or four year college. An example of a good specialized program is the Davenport University Associates in Applied Science Executive Administrative Assistant program (http://www.davenport.edu/e3front.dll?dur....

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