Information Technology vs Computer Science

[LED Dasher 228]

What do you believe is the difference between these two areas of computing? From what I understand, information technology focuses more on the application of computing, while computer science focuses more on theory and programming. These two areas are definitely interconnected, but it would be nice to have a better idea of what both really are. At the bachelor's degree level, both degrees seem to lead to the same jobs. For example, both degrees can lead to programming jobs. On the other hand, software engineering is more related to computer science and network administration is more related to information technology. There is also another area of computing known as information systems, which is a blend of business and information technology.

 

 

[Scootalove 10,689]

Information technology is the study and management of computer-based information systems, and Computer Science is the scientific approach of computers and deals with the study of programming in computers. They do have a slight difference, so we could say that they deal with two different fields.

[Retro*Derpy 3,191]

Information in technology is exactly what it sounds, you go to learn information in technology. PC repair, networking, security, and similar IT jobs fall under IT.  IT personnel are usually that person that comes to your house to fix your PC, or they guy responsible for your work's computers.

 

Computer science is like regular science, you go to learn and discover new technology so that general science can move forward, and in return science may find something to help the IT field. Computer science is hardware targeted, but usually an associates degree in computer programming is needed for the job, since you will need to know how to work your new hardware. Being a computer scientist isn't easy, but has many benefits especially doing it for the government.