ABWEL JAKE ALCANTARA

Why SHS Students must choose (TVL - ICT) Information, Communication, and Technology program helps open the doors to a rewarding profession that emphasizes multiple skill sets, and allows the student to pursue various options in traditional IT, traditional communications, or in new combined careers.

ICT professionals support the emerging goals and cultures of the people and organizations they serve

The demand for ICT skills is growing

Combining technology skills that are in demand with communication skills in PR, Advertising, and Media Communications provides an impact to employers

As an emerging field, ICT jobs generally pay well and provide leadership challenges and opportunities that contribute to a satisfying career

Prepare for a Productive Career

The FSU major in Information, Communication, and Technology is designed for students who want to build a career as an ICT professional. You can increase your knowledge and skills through hands-on experiences and courses that build on one another. The program is designed to meet employer needs for IT and communication skills.

Under Information Technology, the focus is on project management, organizational change, and instructional technique skills to help plan, develop and implement IT stra­tegically. IT skills also include communication, writing and leadership skills for project management and social media.

Under Communication, the focus is on social and digital media, web 2.0 and an overall understanding of traditional technology and communication theories. Communication skills also include managing the expanding role of the Internet in public relations, news delivery, promotion, advertising, and marketing.

The basic principles focus on:

Technology and communication theories

Technology techniques

Information principles

Organizational communication and culture

Writing, presentation and promotion

Students will learn to:

Determine information and communication needs of organizations and users

Design information/communication solutions to meet those needs

Create and manage information systems/communication systems to get the right information to the right people at the right time

ICT Careers Include:

Computer Programmers

Web Designers

Database Analysts

Project Managers

Social Media Managers

Social Community Managers

Security/Networking Analysts

Technology Support

Mobile Application Developers

Technical Trainers/Managers

e-Marketing Specialists

Digital Specialists

Public Relations/Content Marketing

Web Development Specialists

Social Media & Marketing Coordinators

Integrated Marketing Strategists

Corporate Communications Coordinators

Online Engagement Specialists