Technology is a versatile degree that can lead to jobs and careers in many different areas. Visit the department website, watch the videos below, or scroll down and select an option under Related Career Fields to see more information about potential careers you can pursue.
Technology Minor
Related Career Fields
Select a career field below to see some of the various areas it encompasses, types of employers, and some sample occupations.
Systems Development
Career Areas
- Planning/Analysis
- Design
- Building/Coding
- Integration/Testing
- Operations/Maintenance
- Project management
Employers
- Financial institutions
- Insurance companies
- Consulting firms
- Manufacturers
- Computer companies
- Telecommunications companies
- Retailers
- Healthcare organizations
- Hotels and restaurants
- Entertainment companies
- Environmental management firms
- Transportation companies
- Education institutions
- Research institutions
- City, state, and federal government
General Information
- Develop excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with technical and non-technical colleagues and clients.
- Seek knowledge of industries, business areas or government agencies of interest.
- Gain specialized knowledge related to a field of interest.
- Strengthen logical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Maintain current knowledge of computer languages and technology.
- Gain programming experience and specialize for increased opportunities.
- Obtain business experience through internships or part-time employment.
- Supplement program with courses such as accounting, management, human resources, consulting to increase understanding of business theory.
- Earn a graduate degree in technology or business for advanced opportunities in analysis, project management and executive operations.
Network Technology
Career Areas
- Intranet development, installation, testing, monitoring, maintenance, security, support
- Hardware and software design
Employers
- Financial institutions
- Insurance companies
- Consulting firms
- Manufacturers
- Computer companies
- Telecommunications companies
- Retailers
- Healthcare organizations
- Hotels and restaurants
- Entertainment companies
- Environmental management firms
- Transportation companies
- Education institutions
- Research institutions
- City, state, and federal government
General Information
- Seek work experience in university computer labs or through related part-time jobs, internships or volunteer opportunities.
- Develop effective analytical and problem solving skills.
- Expect to spend a significant amount of time responding to inquiries from colleagues, customers and employees.
- Acquire strong oral and written communication skills and an interest in helping others.
- Gain knowledge in a variety of computer areas including programming, software and hardware.
- Stay abreast of the latest network technologies.
- Consider earning applicable certifications such as Cisco or Microsoft for some positions.
Database Administration
Career Areas
- Development
- Installation
- Testing
- Maintenance/Support
- Archiving/Security
- Upgrading
- Systems integration
- Management
Employers
- Financial institutions
- Insurance companies
- Consulting firms
- Manufacturers
- Computer companies
- Telecommunications companies
- Retailers
- Healthcare organizations
- Hotels and restaurants
- Entertainment companies
- Environmental management firms
- Transportation companies
- Education institutions
- Research institutions
- City, state, and federal government
General Information
- Develop logical thinking skills, attention to detail and the ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
- Obtain technical experience through paid or volunteer positions.
- Seek general knowledge of computer languages and database management software; consider specializing in one for increased marketability.
- Acquire strong communication skills to prepare for work with teams of programmers and with staff who may have limited computer training.
Education
Career Areas
- Teaching
- Instructional technology
Employers
- Colleges and universities
- Proprietary (for profit) schools
- Public and private schools, K-12
- Corporations
General Information
- Gain experience working with students through tutoring, part-time employment, internships in computer labs and/or other technical positions.
- Develop excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
- Inquire about certification process which is required for K-12 teaching and varies by state.
- Pursue a master’s for teaching at most community colleges or two-year institutions.
- Seek a doctoral degree related to information or computer sciences for teaching opportunities at colleges and universities.
- Develop a research specialty for university teaching.
- Earn a graduate degree in information technology or a related field for instructional technology.
Construction/Operations Management
Career Areas
- Human Resources Management
- Financial Resources Management
- Materials Management
- Equipment Management
- Scheduling
- Estimation
- Cost control
- Coordinate trade contractors
- Direct or monitor construction
- Legal requirements
- Building and safety codes
- Residential, commercial, industrial, bridges and roads, agricultural, paving and excavation, renovation and remodeling construction
- Project management
- Building and code inspection
- Municipal contracts management
- Green building consulting
- Contract administration
- Purchasing
- Product sales
Employers
- Construction management or contracting firms
- Plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical contacting
- Home builders
- Construction industry
- Building materials industry
- Real estate developers
- Engineering and architectural firms
- Consulting firms
- Self-employment/Contract work
- Local government
- Educational institutions
- Large corporations
General Information
- Gain practical, technical experience in the construction industry through summer jobs and internships.
- Learn to work well with a wide variety of people as construction managers must communicate effectively and build relationships with engineers, architects, skilled tradespeople, homeowners, and more.
- Develop the ability to see the big picture but also be detail-oriented to be successful with project management.
- Skills in teamwork, leadership, time management, and decision-making are also important.
- Be prepared to work outside as you may spend significant amounts of time at a work site.
- Get experience with relevant technology including CAD, GPS, GIS, sensors, electronic information transfer, and estimation software.
- Join relevant student organizations and seek leadership positions.
- Become a good problem solver and develop tolerance for unexpected changes or problems, e.g. weather problems or unforeseen delays.
- Be willing to start as an assistant to an experienced construction manager.
Join Organizations
Being active in both student and professional organizations can help boost your career. You'll have the opportunity to network with and learn from peers, mentors, and professionals. Working within these groups helps build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. You'll gain hands-on experience, showing employers your proactive attitude and commitment to growth, making you a stronger job candidate.
Student Organizations
Check out the organizations listed below, search Laker Life, or talk with a Career Coach to find others.
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General Guidelines and Strategies
- Develop strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
- Patience and perseverance are essential for this professional work.
- Complete informational interviews with current professionals to help establish career goals.
- Obtain an internship, co-op or part-time job in a relevant area to increase employability.
- Related experience is essential to employers hiring.
- Obtain vendor-specific or networking certifications to gain a competitive edge for some positions.
- Obtain an area of specialization through a master’s degree or by doing advanced coursework.
- Prepare to learn new information on a regular basis through online discussions, classes, conferences, periodicals, and update your skills accordingly.
- Maintain current knowledge of computer languages and technology.
- Gain programming experience and specialize for increased opportunities.
- Obtain business experience through internships or part-time employment.
- Supplement program with courses such as accounting, management, human resources, consulting to increase understanding of business theory.
- Earn a graduate degree in technology or business for advanced opportunities in analysis, project management and executive operations.
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