Career and Education GuideCareer and Education Guide

Our Career Guide contains information on educational requirements, pay scales, best fit of job type to personality, the personal skills necessary to succeed, and more, for the five major areas of IT careers. You'll find all the information that helps ease your decision making process.

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Career and Education Guide

Why IT?

Why IT

The future of IT workers is especially bright with employment demand increasing up to 36 percent. Find out more about why IT may be a great choice for you. Launch PDF.

Computer Science & Programming

Computer Science & Programming

Focused on the development of applications software engineers and programmers, and systems software engineers . Launch PDF.

Computer Security & Forensics

Computer Security & Forensics

Focused on the development of computer security and forensics experts supporting business, government and law enforcement. Launch PDF.

IT Management & Business Integration

IT Management & Business Integration

Focused on the development of computer and information systems managers . Launch PDF.

Networking & Telecommunications

Networking & Telecommunications

Focused on the development of telecommunications specialists who focus on the interaction between computers and communications equipment . Launch PDF.

System Design & Architecture

System Design & Architecture

Focused on the development of computer architects and system designers who specialize in the design, evaluation and implementation of computer systems . Launch PDF.

Certificates & Diplomas

Certificates & Diplomas

Employers look for specialized knowledge in software applications or specific job skills that will apply to their IT business needs. Certifications or diplomas help you gain these valuable skills as well as an edge in the job market. If you are staying current in your career or adding new skills to your resume, a certificate or diploma can bring you up to speed quickly with a minimum investment of money and time. Launch PDF.

Student Transfer or Educational Track Change

Student Transfer or Educational Track Change

If you have completed course work at another institution, and would like to continue in a program at Metropolitan State, Inver Hills Community College, or Minneapolis Community & Technical College, you'll find who to contact for your questions.

If you are already enrolled at one of our academic partners, you can contact a counselor or academic advisor to assist you with choosing a major or changing your major. Launch PDF.