Can a CS major work in IT?

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<p>How is the IT job different from what is taught in the CS major?</p>

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<p><a href=“http://www.acm.org/education/education/curric_vols/CC2005-March06Final.pdf[/url]”>http://www.acm.org/education/education/curric_vols/CC2005-March06Final.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>When searching schools, I came across University of Missouri in Columbia, which offers a dual major in CS and IT. Check it out. It might be something you’re interested in.</p>

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<p>My dad went to Grad School for CS and is and has been working in IT for many years. So yah, hopefully that answers that question.</p>

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<p>IT is what the failed CS majors end up doing</p>

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<p>“IT is what the failed CS majors end up doing”

  • Ouch…</p>
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<p>Ive found most employers would rather people with CS degrees over those with IT degrees.</p>

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<p>I definitely disagree with SpacePope.</p>

<p>IT is just as important as computer science. IT sorrounds the management of information in a business environment. Wikipedia defines it: “the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware.” IT is in many ways similar to CS but it is distinct in that it deals directly with the needs of end users rather than with algorithms and advanced paradigms. IT is a field that emerged in the late 1990s when technological systems became widespread and thier management became complex. It is certainly not a field that SpacePope should insult and there are millions of dollars going into research to develop this field…</p>

<p>Now… as for the IT major, it is probably a combination of CS and management and business courses as well as some outside courses in cognitive science for example.</p>

<p>And yes, a CS major can work in IT. But as the IT major becomes more developed, more IT majors will also work in this field.</p>

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<p>For what it’s worth, I believe BCEagle has posted curricula suggestions by the ACM for CS, SE, CE, and IT. It’s an interesting comparison, and what’s more, it’s objective and credible. Look for it.</p>