Computer
security is a branch of computer technology
known as information security as applied to computers and
networks.
Pays Between $89,000 and $121,500
A Year On A Basic Salary Around
700 A Week
I.T Security is suspect to have roughly 38
hours a week
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2. MIT
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is one
of the best known technical colleges around. It
has its own operating system (a unix based
desktop interface called Athena) and the campus
is completely wireless, with over 3000 wireless
access points. The university's OpenCourseWare
system provides course materials on the Web,
free of charge, to any user in the world. Over 80
percent of MIT's faculty participates, and over
1,400 courses are available on the system. MIT is
known for letting their students have free reign
over "teching out" their dorms - which has
resulted in an emergency pizza button (push for a
Dominoes deliver) as well as many other amazing
additions. Cost is approximately $34k per year.
. Indiana University, Bloomington
Indiana University Bloomington has won awards and numerous industry
accolades for their research and technology offerings. The school owns the
fastest university-owned supercomputer, and they have agreements in place
with the larger software vendors to make applications available to the
students at little or no cost. The school is a leader in the open-source software
community. In addition, their online portal, called On course, allows students to
check grades and scheduling information and allows teachers to post comments
to students and vice versa. Students can also communicate with each other via
On course, asking questions and discussing topics virtually. Cost is
approximately $19k out of state and $6k in state.
. University of Illinois
The University of Illinois has some very big entrepreneurial names among its
alumni. The school feels that the environment - one where calculated risk
taking is encouraged and rewarded - plays a big role in this. The University is the
birthplace of the first web browser and the first parallel supercomputer. Some
of the highlights of the program:
•On campus apple and dell stOres, with student discOunts.
•extensive wireless cOnnectivity.
•videO games and cOnsOles fOr rent int he library
•600mb Of free Online stOrage space
Tuition for the University is approximately $7000 per year in-state and just over
$21,000 per year out of state.
. University of Illinois
The University of Illinois has some very big entrepreneurial names among its
alumni. The school feels that the environment - one where calculated risk
taking is encouraged and rewarded - plays a big role in this. The University is the
birthplace of the first web browser and the first parallel supercomputer. Some
of the highlights of the program:
•On campus apple and dell stOres, with student discOunts.
•extensive wireless cOnnectivity.
•videO games and cOnsOles fOr rent in the library
•600mb Of free Online stOrage space
Tuition for the University is approximately $7000 per year in-state and just over
$21,000 per year out of state.
. Swarthmore College
Located in Swarthmore, PA, the college offers dedicated computing services
throughout the campus. The dorms have recently gone wireless, and there is 24/7
tech support. Many professors use Blackboard software to distribute
assignments and host forums for discussions. Student run computer society
manages a media lounge and video pit, among other things. Cost is approximately
$32,000 per year.
. Creighton University
Located in Omaha, NE, Creighton is the first school to notify students via text
message of their acceptance. They host a huge, annual Game fest, which has
drawn big name sponsors. Creighton offers small class sizes and over 50 IT
related majors and courses in technology and leadership. Several courses are
available via podcast. The school is currently researching and testing the
ability to have applications delivered via cellular networks, which would
enable students can get their grades, register, take quizzes, and more from
their cell phones.
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