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Discussion on: IT Degree Necessary?

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Ben Halpern

I would say no, more and more.

IT is very scattered and non-linear in nature. It's never lent itself well to strict degree requirements. Of course that can help, but there are definitely tradeoffs for each path and none are "necessary".

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Ben

Thanks for your definite answer. Do you think IT is a professional?

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Ben Halpern

Hmm I'm not sure I fully understand the question.