Information technology professionals are needed in all industries to maintain computer networks and protect the data those networks carry safe from hackers. You will learn to work with databases, information systems and computer apps, while you plan, design, build, analyze, manage and maintain computer networks. Besides technical skills, classes provide students with an understanding of what industries need, including the ability to communicate with peers, customers and business leaders.<br><br>Polytechnic specializes in team-based labs where youll test ideas, take things apart and put them back together only better. Youll learn side-by-side with professors who have worked in the industry and thrive on combining theory, imagination and real-world application. In this innovative environment, you'll learn by doing - gaining deep technical knowledge and applied skills in your chosen discipline coupled with problem-solving, critical-thinking, communication and leadership skills employers desire