Computer Information Systems
Cyber Security
With a Computer Information Systems Degree, students focus on how to apply technology to business. Computer Information Systems takes technology and places it in a commercial setting. In addition to learning how technology works, students learn how to use the technology to benefit a company. A computer information systems curriculum includes business courses and managerial communications, as well as coding and other tech skills. This degree goes well with most business related majors.
This field of study covers the tools and systems used to monitor and prevent online threats. Cybersecurity professionals use innovative technology to combat hackers, cyberterrorists, network outages, and other technical problems that could compromise network security. With a concentration in cybersecurity, job security is just about guaranteed.
Robotics
Software Engineering
Robotics deals with the study of the operations and mechanics of robots. Robotics professionals work as laboratory assistants, testing technicians, programmers, researchers, and more.
The robotics sector is vast and offers plenty of opportunity, especially employment, from the industrial and military sectors.
HT has a Robotics Center which provides student with real-world experiences on the challenges and opportunities in the field. The Robotics Center conducts research pertaining to robots that can operate and interact with humans in unstructured environments.
Software Engineering is a field that is important to the entire computer technology industry. Without the software to run the computer hardware, the hardware is worthless.
Because software engineering is such a unique, scientific, and technically driven field, special training and formal degrees are required. By earning a degree in software engineering, graduates can work in a variety of fields including creating video games, developing internet applications, and running computer networks.