【zz】CS, SE, CE, MIS从网上看到的，分不清这些的同学可以看看

We are often asked, “What is the difference between Information Technology and other computing disciplines?” While Information Technology borrows certain skills from computer science, software engineering and information systems, it is unique in that its focus is not on creating the technology, but on empowering the end user.

Computer science and its related programs are technology-centric. Computer scientists like to “look under the hood” --they are concerned with the physical and functional aspects of technology, in and of itself. The professional, however, is concerned about applying technology to solve problems for people.

For example, in the computing industry, the computer engineer designs the computer--the hardware and low-level software. The software engineer builds the software architecture, and the computer scientist develops underlying algorithms. The IT professional comes at technology from the other end—from the player's perspective. As an IT student at RIT, you will learn to build software applications, and programming will be a critical part of your education. But your ultimate role will be to adapt technologies to enhance the lives of end users.

What about Information Systems? How does that differ from IT? Computer and Management Information Systems (CIS and MIS) focus on applications in the business environment. IS students take business courses and approach computing from a management perspective. But the IT professional does not focus on a single domain. You may find yourself working in a business environment, but you could just as easily have an IT career in manufacturing, medical information, or the entertainment industry. Wherever IT is used in society, you will find an IT Professional.

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谢谢楼主分享！长知识了！

所以IS是细分到商业领域的IT喽，这么说对不对？