Information Technology Degrees
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Information Technology (IT) Degree Programs


An information technology degree pays off:

  • IT salaries are high.
  • The opportunity for advancement is excellent.
  • The IT job market is expected to continue to grow.*

As an information technology professional, you can look forward to fielding multiple job offers in a booming employment sector. Continuing expansion in the role of computers in private and professional settings, and in the complexity of corporate information systems suggests the market for job applicants with IT degrees will remain strong.

IT degrees employers rely on

Globe University/Minnesota School of Business has been providing career training for over 130 years. Our roots as a business college serve our information technology students well – employers know that a bachelor’s (4-year degree) or associate (2-year degree) in IT from GU/MSB promises practical skills training and an understanding of how IT can enhance a company’s operations. Program information

Programming MinnesotaA graduate of one of our IT programs has completed rigorous coursework in computer programming, maintenance and repair, database design and applications, networking, architecture, security and other areas of information technology, and will be prepared for positions including:

  • Database administrator
  • Network administrator
  • Software developer
  • Computer support specialist

92% of IT workers are employed in non-IT fields

According to the U.S. Department of Labor*, an information technology degree may be the perfect way to advance your career in another industry. Are you currently employed in, or do you have an interest in one of the following areas?

  • Health care
  • Business management
  • Law
  • Veterinary science
  • Publishing
  • Finance
  • Transportation and logistics

The computer programming, database, security and networking skills you receive in an  information technology degree program at GU/MSB will make you a strong candidate for a high-paying IT job in that industry.

The fast track to an IT career – highly marketable skills

Are you acting as your company’s network administrator, while being paid as an administrative assistant? Will an IT degree reinforce your professional experience and position you for advancement in your industry? Do you want to hit the job market with a bang?

At GU/MSB you will take classes that are focused exclusively on providing marketable skills. And, many of our students receive college credit for work experience and information technology certifications. Find out more about two-year and four-year IT degree programs:

The B.S. and A.A.S. in Information Technology degree is offered in an online IT program and at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business campuses in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul area: IDS Center, Blaine, Brooklyn Center, Woodbury, Plymouth, Richfield, and Shakopee), Rochester, Moorhead and St. Cloud, MN; Eau Claire, WI; and Sioux Falls, SD. Day and evening, full and part-time options are available.

Why wait? Take the first step today

Contact our admissions office and get the information you need to make a well-informed decision about our information technology programs. A college representative will answer your questions, invite you on a campus tour, and guide you through the admissions maze.

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics