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Computer Engineering is the study of programming and computing. A degree in computer engineering gives you the foundational skills needed to pursue a career in coding or computer programming. It gives you a good understanding of the theory behind the processes involved in creating computer programs and applications. Information Technology is the practical application of technology. A degree in IT engineering gives you knowledge of managing the company's IT infrastructure and assets. Information Technology degree programs don't give you a detailed understanding of programming but they help you learn basic programming. Going forward, you can choose to specialize in areas such as database management, networking, or security. IT and CS degrees can lead to similar jobs but the differences between the two are quite pronounced. A computer scientist should enjoy mathematics and software design whereas an IT professional should enjoy installing computer systems, using software, and maintaining networks and databases. In general, the relationship between the two is quite close and interdependent. If you study in a good college they will have:
More into practical for IT and less into Practical for CS. IT has more subjects as they can go to Hardware, Networking, Telecommunications, software and many more. In CS you will be aware of Software, Hardware, Networking and microprocessors. As you are gonna be a CS specialist very soon. Computer Science students will study mostly in classrooms (fewer labs) when IT guys will be doing LAB works and Classrooms works. Labs in IT which is missing in CS. Adobe Flash, Multimedia, DBA (Not Database lab, its administration. IT has both- DBA and Database lab), Information security, Cryptography, CCNA Lab. (ONLY IN SOME GOOD COLLEGES WILL KEEP THE DIFFERENCE).