Information Technology
Managing, securing, and supporting the digital infrastructure of organizations.
Overview
Information Technology focuses on the practical deployment and management of computing resources in organizations.
Core subjects
- Computer Hardware and Operating Systems
- Networking Fundamentals (LAN, WAN, routing, switching)
- System Administration (Windows / Linux)
- Database Systems and Administration
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- IT Support, Service Management, and Help Desk Practices
- Cloud Services Basics (in many programs)
- Web Technologies and Basic Scripting
- IT Project Management
Specializations
- Information Technology
- Information Systems
- Business Information System
- Business Information Technology Management
- Information and Communication Technology
Career paths
- IT Support Specialist / Help Desk Technician
- Network or Systems Administrator (entry-level)
- IT Technician / Field Support
- Junior Cybersecurity Technician (with specialization)
- Database or Cloud Support Technician
- DevOps Support (with extra training)
- IT Project Coordinator
- Technical Account or Presales Engineer
Study snapshot
- Duration
- Typically 3–4 years
- Workload
- Moderate – labs, configurations, troubleshooting exercises
- Difficulty
- ★★★☆☆ — technically demanding but more applied than abstract
- Practical components
- Labs, real or simulated IT environments, support scenarios
- Internships
- Recommended in IT departments, support centers, or service providers
Where to study Information Technology in Lebanon
- American University of Culture and Education: Computer Communications – $26,500 – $42,400
- American University of Culture and Education: Management Information System – $25,000 – $40,000
- American University of Science and Technology: BS in Management Information Systems – $23,100
- Beirut Arab University: Management Information System – $17,913
- Haigazian University: Management Information Systems – $35,510
- Holy Spirit University of Kaslik: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – $36,960
- Islamic University of Lebanon: Management Information Systems – $9,000 – $15,300
- Lebanese American University: Information Technology Management – $88,044
- Lebanese International University: Information Technology – $21,500
- Lebanese International University: Management of Information Systems – $17,721
- Middle East University: Information Systems – $19,400 – $21,340
- Middle East University: Information Systems – $18,800 – $20,680
- Modern University for Business and Science: Business Information Systems – $19,270
- Notre Dame University – Louaize: Bachelor of Science in Business Computing - Management Information Systems – $41,360
- Notre Dame University – Louaize: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Information Technology – $41,360
- Rafik Hariri University: Healthcare Information Systems – $23,344
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