Why I.T as a course?

[kreyes]

Hi! just want to ask why do most ppl choose to specialize in the field of I.T. instead of software eng/comp.eng?.What are its pros?comparisons to other field of spec.is mostly welcomed.;)

[Whirrled]

Heya!

I'm a BSIT graduate from the UA&P. In our university, the main diff between IT and the other computer-related courses is the amount of management units that we take. We have subjects on Business Presentation, Customer Relationship Management, and IT Management.

Personally, I prefer taking up a more tech-intensive course. This is simply because I know that most IT people will have to start with the tech before they get into management. The management concepts that you've learned in college will be soon outdone by the practicality of your tech knowledge in the first few years of your career.

:)

[arkienuts]

why IT? I guess there is a great deal of practicality here.

First, no board exams!

Second, comprehensive start-up salaries!

Global, worldwide, kahit san ka, basta IT, you're in!

Filipinos are the top demands in the world in terms of IT. Actually, close second to Indians.

Pero, nakakabaliw ang IT!!! Puro logic!!! WAhhhhhh!

[Whirrled]

Originally posted by arkienuts

Pero, nakakabaliw ang IT!!! Puro logic!!! WAhhhhhh!

:lol: sa UA&P ka na lang mag-IT. sobrang konti ng logic-based classes namin dun ;)

:)

[JoYcE`TiK]

chose IT because i wanted to be a cinematographer. mukhang mali yung course ko.

[kurnel]

IT is an industry that's here to stay, and its one field that probably has the most potential for growth. Besides the fact that the industry pays slightly higher than most others, it can offer a rewarding experience.


Its pretty saturated in the Philippines now tho :(

[Whirrled]

Originally posted by kurnel
IT is an industry that's here to stay, and its one field that probably has the most potential for growth. Besides the fact that the industry pays slightly higher than most others, it can offer a rewarding experience.


Its pretty saturated in the Philippines now tho :(

actually, it being saturated here is a good thing :)

given the so many resources we can establish off-shore services here which will help boost the local economy. Given the current status of the Global Economy, US-based organizations must be looking for cheap IT labor. With the power of the Internet, Pinoy IT people can provide the services without leaving the country while being paid in dollars ;)

:)

[kurnel]

Originally posted by Whirrled


actually, it being saturated here is a good thing :)

given the so many resources we can establish off-shore services here which will help boost the local economy. Given the current status of the Global Economy, US-based organizations must be looking for cheap IT labor. With the power of the Internet, Pinoy IT people can provide the services without leaving the country while being paid in dollars ;)

:)

in theory. that dream isn't exactly easily attainable now. oh well, like you, i'm hopeful

[Whirrled]

Originally posted by kurnel

in theory. that dream isn't exactly easily attainable now. oh well, like you, i'm hopeful

i've seen several business already going into this market. I do hope that they'll work out well.

:)

[bludwid]

Originally posted by kreyes
Hi! just want to ask why do most ppl choose to specialize in the field of I.T. instead of software eng/comp.eng?.What are its pros?comparisons to other field of spec.is mostly welcomed.;)

Tingin ko lang nowadays ang term na IT refers to all aspects of computers, e. Software, networking, etc. are all branches of Information Technology. As long as they are connected, directly or indirectly to the propagation of information, hence the term. I work here in London, and by experience kahit anong field of specialty mo, you are expected to be a jack of all trades. When you say you are an IT person, you are a techie, period. For example, I'm a network engineer, but they sometimes make me do programming and website maintenance also.

Veering off that, I think the trick with IT is to keep on upgrading your knowledge regularly. I've seen com sci graduates get bypassed career-wise because of their failure to keep up. Para bang they become arrogant enough to think that they can't be surpassed because they have the diplomas to prove their credentials. I'm a design graduate, but I managed to thrive in IT by taking short courses and attending seminars whenever I can.

On the subject of its being saturated in the Philippine market, there will always be a way of finding a niche. Technology changes daily, so its just a matter of firms grabbing the opportunity and investing in staff training. That's why I don't think its wise to specialize in one aspect at all. It could be very well be considered obsolete tomorrow, leaving you to bite the dust.

Peace.