Thank you for your interest in the Department of Computer and Information Technology. This section provides you with information regarding the programs, requirements and admission procedures of the department and regional campuses.

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Why choose Miami University for a degree in Computer and Information Technology?

Careers

Students who major in Computer and Information Technology will follow a technically intense program that prepares them for positions in the computing field as programmers, network administrators, computer support personnel and other similar jobs.

The profile linked below includes placement statistics, typical job titles, and a list of companies who hire our graduates:

• School of Engineering and Applied Science Placement Profile 2002

Admissions

Miami's CIT Program is available exclusively at the regional campuses and enjoy an open admission policy. Students who graduated from high school, earned a GED or present credentials demonstrating equivalent levels of academic achievement (home schooled or other alternative educational program) are eligible to attend. There are no additional requirements to enroll as a CIT Major. You may apply at anytime. For more information about campus specific admissions, follow the links below:

• Miami University Hamilton Admissions
• Miami University Middletown Admissions

Associate in Applied Science

• Computer and Information Technology Major (career option)
• Computer Technology Major (continuation option)

More information about the Miami University Regional Campuses:

• About Miami Hamilton
• About Miami Middletown

Scholarship Information• Gardner Technology Scholarship

Employment Prospects According to regional employment projections, the industry demand for employees with skills in the computer and information technology industry sectors will continue to grow well into the future. Here are a few pertinent links:

• The Ohio Department of Development Technology Division

Working with communities and businesses, the Department of Development promotes economic opportunities to improve the profits and prosperity of Ohio's citizens.

• State of Ohio, Office of Strategic Research- Information Industry Snapshot

Information Industry Employment, revenue, trends and growth projections in subsectors including information services and and data processing industries.
Note: "Ohio's computer and data processing industry is expected to add 64,000 workers by the year 2008, growing 114.5 percent."

• The Governor's Office of Science and Technology (GOST)

"The Governor's Office of Science and Technology (GOST) seeks to help prepare the State for the shift to a knowledge-based economy from one based on manufacturing. As the complexity of technology increases, its effect on the lives of all Ohioans will be considerable."

Want to know more? Let us hear from you.

Email us at: citinfo@muohio.edu

OR call and arrange a visit.

Middletown: (513) 727-3271
Hamilton: (513) 785-3132