Welcome to the Computer, Data & Information Technologies Career Community!

Here you will learn about entry-level, mid-level, and senior-level career paths that you can pursue with your degree in Computer, Data & Information Technologies. Explore jobs, resources, courses, videos, and events specific to your major. Embrace your career and academic journey and get ready to embark upon career exploration that will lead to a more meaningful and informed career plan as you complete your education and beyond.

What Can I Do With My Degree? Computer, Data & Information Technologies

Computer, Data & Information Technologies opportunities are available in all industries and within all organizations! Technology continues to change the business landscape. A growing number of organizations rely on technology to study trends, manage client information and make data-driven decisions. Business jobs with a focus on technology also continue to grow. Expand the roles and click on the roles below to learn more.

Data analysts & Data Scientists are highly sought-after professionals. Jobs for data analysts can be found in a wide variety of environments, across a diverse mix of companies and industries.

Bridge the gap between IT and business. You’ll take an active role in helping support your organization’s strategic goals through technology. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that demand for computer and information systems managers will grow 15% through 2032 – much faster than the national average for all occupations. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports computer and information systems managers earned a median annual salary of $164,070 in 2022.

Create or support computer applications, systems and networks.

Coordinate the budget, schedule and other details of a project. Lead and guide the work of technical staff and serve as a point of contact for clients.

Computer and Information Systems Manager: Plan, coordinate and direct computer-related activities in an organization. Help determine the IT goals of an organization and implement computer systems to meet those goals.

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Career Resources

Transitioning to a career in data analytics can mean stable employment in a high-paying industry once you have the right …

LinkedIn Learning

SNHU’s partnership with LinkedIn Learning offers free non-credit bearing continuing education & professional development courses to individuals already in SNHU’s community that can help you skill-up and gain experience! To gain skills and experience through LinkedIn Learning courses, you can search for project-based courses that align with your career goals and take courses on relevant technologies, soft or hard skills, or industry-specific topics. View our dedicated page for more information!

The Data Science of Nonprofit Service Organizations, with Barton Poulson

Taught by Barton Poulson
Learn how to use data science to do good. Data science can be a huge help to nonprofits that are…

Introduction to Data Science

Quintillion bytes of data are created EVERY day! Explore how data is transforming the world and opening up exciting new…

The Step-by-Step Guide to Building your Thought Leadership on LinkedIn

Taught by Alexandra Galviz
Generating business, reaching new clients, or acting as a spokesperson for your company or product—there are many benefits to building…

The Non-Technical Skills of Effective Data Scientists

Taught by Keith McCormick
Most data science training focuses only on key technologies. But real-world data science jobs require more than just technical acumen.…

Programming Foundations: Beyond the Fundamentals

Taught by Sasha Vodnik
Suggested Prerequisites Be familiar with variables, functions, and conditional logic. Watch the Programming Foundations: Fundamentals course if you want to…

Advance Your Cybersecurity Career

Taught by Henri Davis
If you’re feeling bored, stuck in your role, and you aren’t sure how to land a new position, you may…

Predictive Analytics Essential Training: Data Mining

Taught by Keith McCormick
Are you a data science practitioner, looking to develop or enhance your skills in predictive analysis and data mining? This…

Writing a Tech Resume

Taught by Emma Bostian
When you apply for technology jobs, your resume is your opportunity to stand out from the crowd. Emma Bostian shows…

Programming Foundations: Fundamentals

Taught by Annyce Davis
Gain the core knowledge to begin programming in any language. In this course, instructor Annyce Davis uses Python to explore…

Creating Change: Diversity and Inclusion in the Tech Industry

Taught by Kimberly Bryant
Issues surrounding diversity have troubled the technology industry for years. While tech giants have the ability to architect often thrillingly…

Technology and Data Careers in Government

Taught by Jonathan Reichental
Today, some of the most exciting, meaningful, impactful, and in-demand IT careers are in helping to make cities work well.…

Going Paperless: Start to Finish

Taught by Suzanna Kaye
Go paperless! Reduce your paper use and make sure all of the information you need is immediately available via a…

Computer Science Principles: Programming

Taught by Rich Winnie
Programming is what allows us to make computers, devices, and the Internet perform amazing tasks, entertain us, and simplify our…

Computer Science Principles Lab: JavaScript

Taught by Rich Winnie
Take coding from theory to practice with our Computer Science Principles Labs. This hands-on lab gives you a chance to…

Computer Science Principles: The Internet

Taught by Rich Winnie
Computers can do a lot. But it’s the Internet that makes them come alive, allowing users to communicate and share…

Computer Science Principles: Digital Information

Taught by Rich Winnie
Computers, at their most basic level, store information in bits—a series of on and off states represented by ones and…

Word 2016 Essential Training

Taught by David Rivers
Learn how to create, format, share, and print a wide variety of documents in Word 2016. Author David Rivers covers…

Graphic Design History: The Arts and Crafts Movement

Taught by Sean Adams
Learning about graphic design concepts and approaches of the past can help inform and inspire your work in the present.…

Excel 2016 Essential Training

Taught by Dennis Taylor
Start mastering Excel, the world’s most popular and powerful spreadsheet program, with Excel expert Dennis Taylor. Learn how to best…

PowerPoint 2016 Essential Training

Taught by Jess Stratton
Learn how to best create, edit, and share presentations with PowerPoint 2016, the popular presentation platform. Jess Stratton shows how…

Gain Experience

Do you need to gain relevant work experience? Here you will find a variety of opportunities to gain real work experience, in a virtual setting – right from home! You can participate in studies abroad, SNHU experiential learning programs, or participate in virtual job simulations through our partner, Forage. These simulations are real case studies submitted by corporations across the country, and they are 100% free, open access, and self-paced. Company representatives will offer you feedback on your project.

You will find experiential learning opportunities for every major of study. Simply click ‘view all experiences’ and search for one that supports your career goals. With these experiences, you will be able to speak to the work you did within the simulations or other experiences in an interview, on your LinkedIn profile, and on your cover letter.

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