About CIT

In short, Computer Information Technology is the use and study of computers, networks, computer languages, and databases within an organization to solve real problems.  CIT professionals are responsible for collaborating with management and potential clients to determine what the solution needs to do, what it needs to look like, and how it should work.  Some may even work to create or oversee creation of the final product.  CIT is a very dynamic career option and is in demand in every sector of the job market.

Traditional Jobs in CIT include:

• Web Page Developer - Designs and develops web pages for businesses.
• Business Application Developer - Designs and develops software applications for businesses (e.g., an online store, online bank, an accounting system, customer support system, etc.).
• Project Management - Manages the schedule, resources and budget for IT and other business related projects.
• Systems Analyst - The architect of an Information Technology system, responsible for defining the requirements and designing of the system.
• IT/Business Analyst - Consults with management, accounting and other key operations to help develop IT solutions to optimize and better manage the business.
• Information Assurance and Security - Develops implements and monitors the security and integrity of the computer systems in a business.
• Technical Support - Provide technical support and training for the use of the information technology used in the business.
• Network Analyst - Designing, and managing networks for businesses.
• Systems Administrator - Manages the computer servers used by the business.
• Business Applications - Manages and configures large software systems for a business (e.g., data warehouse, Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP), Supply Chain, and Customer Relationship Management systems).
• Data Analyst - Designs, developing and manages the database systems for a business.

Other jobs include:

• Business - Modern businesses are all highly automated.  They need systems to track profitability and accounting, manage and monitor production, track current and potential clients, and so much more.
• Horticulture - Greenhouses need systems that rotate planting trays, dispense fertilizers and water, maintain correct temperatures and humidity, track the maturity of plants, and so much more.
• Agriculture -Large-scale agriculture relies heavily on remote satellite data to track soil moisture and plant growth.  Systems are needed to run and evaluate these, find the best possible market for products, automate planting, fertilizing, and pest control, and so much more.
• Medical/Pharmacy - Hospitals, doctors offices, and pharmacies all use CIT in diverse ways.  CIT systems track patient interactions, monitor cardiac activity, check history for possible negative interactions prior to prescribing medication, automate drug administration, and so much more.