A Doctor of Information Technology program can provide the educational background you need to pursue a range of high-level positions in both the public and private sectors—positions you wouldn’t necessarily be qualified to seek with only a master’s degree, according to Dr. Barilovits. “When you have a doctoral degree (in information technology), it opens many more doors than a master’s degree,” she says. From industry to academia, the right doctor of information technology program can prepare you for a rewarding high-tech career.
Potential career options may include:2
Information security analyst
Database administrator
Computer network architect
Higher education faculty member or administrator
Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program..