Definition

Information Technology deals with the use of technology in managing and processing information, especially in large organizations. In particular, Information Technology deals with the use of electronic computers and computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit, and retrieve information.

Responsibilities of IT professionals may include:

• IT professionals perform a variety of duties that range from installing applications to designing complex computer networks and information databases
• Management and administration of Information systems.

What’s hot in the field?

• Computer Networking
• Management Information Systems

Majors

• Computer Networking
• Management Information Systems
• Database Management
• Information Security

Graduate Aspirants from India

• Bachelors Percentage & projects comprise a major factor for Admit in Universities
• GRE Score
• Most of the Universities have separate departmental forms
o Assistantship Forms
o Departmental Application Form
• Students Typically Manage financial AID
• PhD students are also encouraged. Its advisable to do send emails (showing interest) to professors before applying for doctoral program