November 1999
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The newly inaugurated Graduate Program in Information Technology (GPIT) at Virginia Tech is herein described. The program is designed for practicing professionals seeking the retraining necessary to effectively participate in the rapidly expanding area of Information Technology. The GPIT program is a combined degree and certificate program offered collaboratively by Virginia Tech's College of Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences and Pamplin College of Business. The program offers a blend of coursework spanning communications, networking, computer engineering, software development, business, information systems and decision support systems. Introduction The rapid convergence of computing, communications and networking is having a profound and positive impact on the economy and is responsible for the expansion of business opportunities both nationally and in Virginia. A workforce with expertise in information technology disciplines allows industry to take maximum advantage of today...