DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

THE SIX MAJOR FIELDS (DOMAINS) IN WHICH IT PROFESSIONALS WORK ARE:-

1. 1. HARDWARE & NETWORKING

   This includes the physical elements of the computer system and deals with the designing, manufacturing and maintenance of computers. This area also includes the assembling of the manufactured components of the computers; and installing & integrating the computer systems through Networks for efficient utilization. Hardware & Networking are two separate disciplines having some common subject / understanding.

2. 2. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT

   This includes the set of instructions by which a computer & networking is programmed for working and performing the specified tasks. This realm includes the work of designing the programs for various purposes. Programs may be for controlling the functioning of the computers networks or they may also be some user-friendly programs for specific needs. The programs may also come in the form of packages, which are designed for specific needs, or meeting the different kinds of requirements for large number of people. Custom made programs & solutions for special applications are also needed on a huge scale.

3. 3. SERVICE & APLLICATION SUPPORT

   Systems integration & applications management; Networking & data base management; installation & maintenance of software applications etc. are some of the support & services rendered.

4. 4. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MGT. (CRM)

   In CS, these are akin to the Sales & Marketing activities. As Software solution providing is essentially a consulting discipline the marketing is highly technical & termed Business Development.

5. 5. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

   It involves designing of chips and circuits, computer architecture and integration of peripherals. It also includes improvement and upgrading of the existing systems, software & applications.

6. 6. C.S & INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

   Managers ensure that the development and operations work goes on smoothly. They look after the allocation of resources and planning. MBA-CS qualifications (like BCA/MBA-BBA/MCA; B. Tech (CS or IT) + MBA) are much sought after in this segment.

SCOPE / CAREER PROSPECTS

Information Technology is in demand these days in almost all the sectors. Polytechnic Information Technology and Engineering SBM Group of Institutions offers challenging career opportunities to the students and they have multidisciplinary roles to play.
After completion of Polytechnic Information Technology, engineers can work in database management, CS, telecommunications, computer hardware and software implementation, embedded systems, gaming, web designing, multimedia, web applications, network administration, artificial intelligence, programming and many other industrial sectors across the world.
At senior management levels the industry offers almost the best compensation. At entry level also offers range from Rs. 2 lakh p.a. to Rs. 4 lakh p.a. and in 3 years the earnings get doubled. For those trained in niche areas of software development, ERP, VLSI & chip design, etc. or in MNCs of repute Rs. 3.0 lakh p.a. to Rs. 6 lakh p.a. at entry level may be offered.

Full Form	Diploma in Information Technology
Course Level	Diploma
Course Duration	Diploma in Information Technology - 3 Years & Diploma in Information Technology (Lateral Entry)- 2 Years
Eligibility	Normal Diploma- 35% marks in 10th & Lateral Level- 40% in +2 with Bio Maths,Computer Maths Or Pure Science & 2 Years In ITI
Course Fee	INR 20,000 /- Per Year
Examination Type	Semester
Admission Process	Through Offline At College Campus
Average Salary After Degree	INR 2 – 3.5 LPA
Recruiting Companies After Degree	TCS, Infosys, Oracle, Tally Solutions, HCL, Webcom, Tata Tele Services,etc..,