What is Information Technology (IT)?

College programs in information technology are common, but there is no clear definition of the term. This much is certain about IT:

• IT is not an industry – it is an intersection of business and technology
• Information technology (IT) touches the life of every member of our society.

Information technology services and industries that provide them

IT is a collection of technologies for the processing and distribution of data, and involves the development, maintenance and use of computer systems, software and networks. Industries that provide those information technology services include:

• Telecommunications companies
• Internet service providers
• Web search portals and data processing services
• Computer systems design firms
• Software publishers

IT – at the intersection of business and technology

Information technology has no function in a vacuum and is essential to almost every company in every industry. The following major business functions rely heavily on IT:

Why a business college for an information technology degree program?

At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business, in line with our 130-year tradition of providing skills training focused on employers’ needs, information technology college degree programs are designed to provide students with an understanding of the role of IT in the world of business.

As a GU/MSB graduate, whether your IT career path leads to employment in an IT industry or to serving another industry in-house or as a contractor, you will understand how information technology relates to that industry and to that company’s operations. Contact a college representative to discuss our business-oriented approach to IT training.

Credit for work experience and industry certifications

Many students enter the Bachelor’s in Information Technology program and Associate in Information Technology program with valuable work experience, including IT industry training and certifications. It is our goal to help students enter the work force or advance in their careers as quickly as possible.

If you have applicable business or IT training, ask about college credit for work experience.

Where is IT going? Prepare for the future

Moore’s Law: The speed and storage capacity of the computer will double every 18 months.

Amdahl’s Law: The speedup gained by improving a component of a system can be a percentage that is no more than that component’s present contribution to the overall cost in time.

According to scientist and futurist Ray Kurzweil, not only is our technology advancing at an exponential rate, but the rate of expansion is also advancing at an exponential rate.

Prepare for the future. Get an IT degree from Globe University/Minnesota School of Business.

Get more information today about IT college programs

Globe University/Minnesota School of Business offers Information Technology online and at 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.

Contact our admissions office today for more information. A college representative will be happy to answer your questions, take you on a campus tour and help you navigate the admissions process.