With its headquarters located in Carmel, Indiana, ITT Technical Institute is a technology-based institution that was founded in 1969. As of 2011, it has over 85 locations in more than 30 states and offers associate, bachelor's and master's degrees from six different schools. It also acquired New Hampshire's Daniel Webster College in 2009.
Today's universities need to compete with each other by offering course flexibility to its students. ITT Technical Institute prides itself in offering the convenience of scheduling classes at the leisure of its busy students. In keeping up with the modern option of taking classes online, ITT offers 24 majors that can be completed totally online, including a Master of Business Administration. Other programs include criminal justice, web design and various technology and engineering focuses.
Students looking for a classroom atmosphere that includes face-to-face instruction can attend traditional on-campus courses at ITT Tech campuses. Programs that are completed in traditional classrooms include various associate and bachelor's degrees in information technology, drafting and design, criminal justice, electronics technology, business and health sciences. Some programs with ITT Tech even allow students to use a combination of online courses and traditional classroom courses for credits toward a degree.
Hands-on use of knowledge gained in the classroom is an important part of ITT Technical Institute's philosophy, as the school has its core focused on technology-based programs. The school goes one step further by incorporating the input of local employers and businesses. These groups serve on advisory committees that analyze course work and related hands-on projects and suggest improvements for ongoing success of the programs. Experimenting with tasks expected to be performed in the workplace after graduation not only gives a student practical knowledge, but also allows learners to make mistakes in a safe environment where they can be instructed how to improve their techniques. In addition, this practical application gives students considerable real-life experience they can put on their resumes. ITT Technical Institute also boasts a Career Services department within the university that works diligently in locating career opportunities for its graduates. These services are open to all students.
ITT Technical Institute's admissions department is trained to provide detailed information regarding a student's field of interest. Upon request, students are also offered financial counseling and are guided through the options available to them for funding, such as grants or student loans. In addition, many students who must balance work or family life with school can take advantage of part-time scheduling at ITT Tech.