Employment in all computer-related occupations is expected to increase by 22% by 2020.
This is according to a research by the U.S.Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS). The report stated that “some IT fields will fare better than others.”
According to the research software developers “will be the strongest in this period, with increases ranging from 28% to 32%, depending on the type of software development.”
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Other IT related jobs that are expected to increase are database administrators by 31%, IT managers by 18%, computer programmers by 12%, computer support by 18%, computer system analysts is to rise by 22%, amongst others.
If you are thinking of getting employed in any of these fields and you have no qualification for it, then you should be heading to BlueCrest College for a degree.
All you need to do is apply to take the Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology (BScIT) at the University.
The programme targets WASSCE certificate holders who want to earn a degree in ICT and people already working in the IT industry and wish to earn a degree.
Research has shown that most people decide not to take IT courses in school because of the rigorous Mathematics and Computer Science involved. However, BlueCrest College has designed this course in a manner which makes it easy for students to understand and apply.
Graduates from this programme shall be able to work as: system administrator, web designer, systems engineer, roaming assistant, ICT instructor, ATM engineer, software developer, web content developers, ICT consultants, data control supervisor, electronic surveillance operator, graphic & video editor, ISP technician, IT manager, systems support officer, webmaster, network administrator, computer management assistant, database administrator
As the job opportunities in IT related fields increase, it implies there will be more openings together with better salaries that you can apply for either in Ghana or any part of the world where your services will be needed.
BlueCrest College Ghana has offerings in certificate and diploma programmes, undergraduate, as well as postgraduate degrees in Information Technology, Business Administration, Mass Communication, Fashion and Design. Visithttp://register.bluecrest.edu.gh for more information and to apply
This article was commissioned by BlueCrest College Ghana.