What is Information Technology?
Information technology (IT) is a term encompassing software, the internet, and computer systems used for distributing and processing data, exchanging, storing, and utilizing information in various forms. More simply, IT is the use of modern technology in creating, processing, transmitting, storing, and exploiting information.
Currently, the Information Technology field is generally divided into five popular specializations: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Networks and Communications, and Software Engineering.
Therefore, studying Information Technology equips students with foundational knowledge in natural sciences, basic knowledge such as computer networks, information systems, programming, software, etc. In addition, honing soft skills is also crucial and directly impacts the future career of an IT student; this is also a key criterion for choosing a university for those wishing to pursue this field.
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What can you do with a degree in information technology?
Information technology is at the core of the development of all industries in the present and future, so job opportunities are abundant for those with a proactive attitude, and there will be no surplus of manpower like in other industries. The main jobs in IT are as follows:
Computer support specialist
Computer support professionals work across a wide range of information technology, supporting all kinds of IT needs, including working with developers, analysts, administrators, and users.
The main responsibilities of a Technical Support Specialist or Computer Network Support Specialist include:
- Check existing network systems.
- Perform maintenance as requested online.
- Troubleshooting (LAN, WAN, and Internet)
The main responsibilities of a Support Technician or Computer Technician include:
- Actively listen to users as they describe their computer problems.
- Ask the right questions to help diagnose computer problems.
- Explain the solutions step-by-step to the user.
- Install software and maintain computer equipment and related devices.
- Support users with new computer hardware or software.
- Assess and document the problems customers have.
Information Technology Engineer:
Computer programmer
Programmers write code for computers and turn ideas into software.
Requirements: Bachelor's/Engineer degree in Computer Science. Strong ability to learn new programming languages.
Computer systems analysts
Systems analysts evaluate a company's current computer systems and business processes in detail. They will make recommendations for using IT to improve business efficiency. Typically, they act as a bridge between the business and IT.
Requirements: To do this, you must have a bachelor's degree, usually a Bachelor of Computer Science or Information Science. Other bachelor's degrees, such as business degrees, are considered if you have skills with computers and programming.
Computer and Information Systems Manager (IT Manager)
IT managers They lead teams and execute computer-related projects within an organization or company. Additionally, they define objectives and utilize the necessary computer systems to achieve those objectives.
Requirements: Bachelor's/Engineer degree in Information Science or Computer Science.
Database administrator
Database administrators are software professionals focused on applications and services responsible for organizing and storing data (such as financial records, shipping addresses, or health records) for an organization. They also ensure the security and availability of the data for intended users.
Requirements: Typically, a Database Administrator must have a Bachelor's/Engineer degree in Information or Computer Science.
Information security analysts, web developers, computer network architects
Information security analysts are responsible for keeping information safe from cyberattacks. Web developers help provide an organization's interface to others. Network architects are in charge of creating the internal networks that all employees of an organization use.
Requirements: Typically, a Bachelor's/Engineer degree in Computer Science or Information Science is required. Proficiency in multiple programming languages is also important.
Network and computer systems administration
Software developer
Software developers create applications (software) that run on computers or other IT devices such as smartphones. Some software developers focus more on the underlying computer systems that run these devices or networks.
Requirements: Bachelor's/Engineer in Computer Science, etc.
Salary
- For recent graduates and junior-level programmers, the salary is approximately 5-8 million VND per month.
- For experienced programmers, at the senior level with 3-5 years of experience, the average salary is around 15-20 million VND per month.
- For programmers with 5-7 years of experience, the average salary is around 20-30 million VND per month.
- Over 7 years, this number varies considerably, depending on the aptitude and ability of each programmer to develop long-term career paths.
(Statistics from a survey of 1000 IT candidates, conducted via VietnamWorks – topITworks, 2017)
Source: Internet
Author: Viet My College - Date written: February 28, 2019
Category: Job opportunities, Information Technology - Software Applications, News - Events, Uncategorized
Tags: APC, Viet My College, information technology industry, admissions 2019
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