The main goal of this research was to assess the English language needs of InformationrnTechnology students in Debre Markos University. In this study, an attempt has beenrnmade to identify the major language skills and activities that are appropriate in academicrnand occupational settings. For this study, data were collected through five point likertrnscale questionnaire from students, subject area instructors and Information Technologyrngraduates and through interview from English instructors who gave courses for ITrnstudents and coordinator of employees' in Ethio-Telecom Debre Markos branch.rnAdditionally, data were gathered from evaluation of the existing English course materialsrnwhich English instructors use to offer common English courses.rnResults of the study indicated that learners do not have the required competence in mostrnof the activities. However, almost all language skills are needed with great emphasis onrnreceptive skills (listening and reading). Moreover learners preferred to have an Englishrncourse with the contents of major subject area. They have also positive outlook for thernexisting English courses.rnThe study has also revealed that learners were not in good performance in accomplishingrnactivities in the target language. Additionally, learners, subject area instructors, andrngraduates preferred a specific course for information technology field of study inrnacademic and occupational settings.rnBased on the findings, it has been recommended that syllabus designers should preparernspecific English course for Information Technology students considering their academicrnand occupational needs. Additionally, English instructors and syllabus designers shouldrnassess the contents of the current English courses and make modifications consideringrnthe specific field of study of learners