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What is Information Technology? |
Information Technology (IT) in its broadest sense encompasses all aspects of computing
technology. IT, as an academic discipline, focuses on meeting the needs of users within an organizational and societal context through the selection, creation, application, integration and administration of
computing technologies. Information Technology is an academic discipline distinct from computer engineering, computer science and management information systems. IT encompasses software engineering and
development, computer networking and communications, Web technologies, computer security, database management, and digital media technologies. The IT professional is hired by organizations of all sizes in
all industries. Students will receive a broad education across the IT spectrum as well as technical specialization in the areas of their choice. |
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What to Information Technologists do? |
Information
Technology is all aspects of computing, data storage and communications. IT people solve technical, organisational and management problems involving information - colleting information, storing it,
using it and retrieving it from storage. IT peoples' tools include computer programs, databases, application programs, communication networks, analysis and design methods, programming languages and knowledge
bases. An emphasis on management and communication skills helps ensure that graduates are immediately employable. You will learn to analyze and
process data to exploit opportunities and solve the business problems facing their organizations.
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Career Opportunities |
Graduates of this program may find employments in following areas: Software analysis, design and
development; Web design, development and integration; Data warehouse and data mining design, development and administration; Distributed systems design and development; Network and telecommunication system
administration; Software quality assurance, testing and validation; Project management; Human computer interface design; Multimedia development;
Hardware/software technical support |
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Information Technology at JIS Group of Colleges |
4 year B. Tech programme in Information Technology is offered at JIS College of Engineering
& Narula Institute of Technology. The programme is duly approved by AICTE and the degree is awarded by West Bengal University of Technology.
This degree is designed to produce graduates ready to function in IT positions with competencies, skills, and attitudes necessary for success in the workplace. To cope with rapid changes in information
technology, the curriculum is constantly being revised and updated, with a recent emphasis on coursework in e-commerce and security issues. |
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Why Information Technology? |
The computing industry has always been subject to very rapid change. IT has become an important
cog in todays society, and will remain so. The diverse developments in computer technology, communication explosion and the Internet are bound to make a marked change in our life in the coming years. These
form the basis for "Information Technology" - the technology of the coming decades. Industry trends show that demand for computing professionals will outstrip the supply of graduates in the next
few years so now is the time to embark upon an computing degree. |
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