Information Technology is the use of computers and telecommunication include computers and computer networks. Other technologies like television, telephones, etc also fall in the same domain. The industries associated with IT are computer hardware and software,semiconductors, internet, etc. The Information Technology Association of America has defined IT & Management as the ‘study, design, development, application, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems. IT has influenced every aspect of our lives and culture.
The Master of Information Technology & Management is designed primarily designed to equip graduates of any discipline with the knowledge and skills needed for a career in the rapidly expanding field of information technology.
FUTURE PROSPECTS:-
IT will emerge as the leading industry in near future. It will highly influence business, economic, technology, social as well as skill factors :-
 SKILLS: There will be an increasing need for highly skilled employees for the development of more innovative IT products.
 TECHNOLOGY: There will be advancement of digital technology and thus need for employees.
 SOCIAL: Social computing will expand, thus needing more wireless internet access and technologically advanced communication systems.
 BUSINESS: IT industry will continue to grow across a range of industries. Use of computers is very much required in business management as well as handling transactions, record keeping of data, etc.
 ECONOMIC: Opportunities will increase. Graduates in IT will find roles in different sectors thus leading to rise in economic conditions of a country.
Top 10 Colleges offering Information Technology & Management in Inida :-
1. International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT Pune) - Pune
2. IES Management College & Research Centre - Mumbai
3. National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) - Mumbai
4. Bangalore Management Academy (BMA) - Bangalore
5. Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A) - Allahabad
7. KIIT World Gurgaon - Delhi/NCR
9. Suryadatta Institute of Business Management & Technology (SIBMT) - Pune
10. Symbiosis Center for Information Technology (SCIT) - Pune
The range of salary completely depends on the academic achievements, personal skills and capability. As a fresher,At initial level a candidate can earn a pay scale ranging from Rs.20,000 to Rs.30,000 per month and after earning relevant experience in this field he/she can earn up to Rs.50,000- 80 000 per month which depends on the company job profile and area of work.
The modern era is known as the Information Technology era. Thus, for those who have acquired the right qualifications, Information Technology and Management can open a number of doors for them. At the beginning of 2000, NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Services Companies) had made an estimate that India would require 10,00,000 trained software professionals in few years. Candidates can apply for any one of the following sectors in IT:-
• HARDWARE, which includes the physical elements of computers like manufacture, maintenance and design. People can go for:
 Manufacture of computers- people can get trained in building computer parts and get a job.
 Maintenance of computers- here, people have to solve hardware problems arising in computers in other offices and residences.
 Computer operations- deals with the services, designs and error handling in computer systems.
• SOFTWARE, which includes a set of instructions followed by the computer for performing its tasks. For people involved in the software field, there is an array of jobs for them:
 Software Developers: Their tasks include researching, designing, implementing and testing software.
 Programmers- A person who writes computer codes and programs.
 Support Service Providers- They are involved with support of software and provide services.
 Sales and Marketing- It involves selling of computer systems and marketing to different companies.
 Consultants and System Analysts- Consultants provide expert guidance to companies and analysts are involved with testing of software programs.
 Webmasters- They are involved with the setting up, configuration and development of websites.
 Networking- They deal with designing of networks and setting up of connections and network security.
 Computer Education- People can also deal with teaching the various aspects of computers to young students.
Some Job Profile in this field are:-
1. Chief Technology officer
2. Software Developer
3. Information Systems Manager
4. Vice President of Information Technology
5. Technical Consultant
6. Computer Information Specialist
7. Management Information Systems Director
Eligibility Criteria For Under Graduate Program-
To take an admission into a UG program candidates need to be completed their 10+2 or equivalent from State Board / Central Board with atleast 60% marks. The duration of the program is of 3 years.
Eligibility Criteria For Post Graduate Program-
i) To take an admission into a PG program candidates must have a degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks from a recognized Institute. The duration of the program is of 2 years.
ii) Candidates also should have a good score in the following entrance exam-
