The approach taken in this book emphasizes the basics of information technology and helps students decide whether to pursue an information technology career. Most students fail to pursue an IT career because of their limited knowledge (sometimes no knowledge) about the area. Similarly, most students pursuing a career in IT do not research the field before their pursuit. This book is purposely designed for students in this category. The book may be offered as a required text for an elective or core course to all bachelor's degree students regardless of specialization. Compared to other textbooks, this text guides students pursuing or wanting to pursue an IT degree/career. Most students often begin their study of IT without knowing the outside and inside of the area. Most of these students can change their minds to pursue a different career path after spending several semesters of studies, a waste of their time. If students are taught from the onset about what an IT career entails and what it takes to become successful, it will significantly help students and not waste their time. This book addresses the issue.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Information Technology

Chapter 2: Hardware

Chapter 3: Software

Chapter 4: Communication Network

Chapter 5: Careers in Information Technology

Chapter 6: Why Choose a Career in the IT Field?

Chapter 7: Forming an IT Career Plan

Chapter 8: Information Technology and Society

Chapter 9: Future Trends in IT

About the Author

Pee Vululleh is an educator, a consultant, and a researcher. He holds a Ph.D. in Information technology and currently serves as a Professor of information technology, curriculum developer, and editorial reviewer. Dr. Vululleh's research interests lie in the study of e-technology acceptance, and he is the author of several e-technology articles on the subject.