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 Information Technology Bachelor Degree

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The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program prepares its graduates as network administrators and computer systems analysts. These in-demand professions are helping governments and industry respond to the challenges of today’s technically complex workplace. They possess skills in computer hardware, software, Local and Wide Area Networking. They are versed in Network design and deployment and advanced server configuration, server management, and security, as well as emerging virtualization and server cloud technologies.

The Information Technology Bachelor of Science degree program will provide graduates with the skills necessary for pursuing jobs in network administration, as well as the preparation to sit for recognized industry certifications.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Design and implement infrastructure networked systems by applying routing protocols, configuring routing tables, and addressing user requirements to ensure reliable, secure, and business-aligned network performance.
  • Implement and evaluate network server infrastructures to ensure secure and continuous operations that support standardized availability and reliability requirements.
  • Evaluate information technology practices by assessing authentication and authorization configurations and verifying the integrity of network and server infrastructure to ensure compliance.
  • Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support and troubleshoot network environments by defining all phases of network service installation and issue resolution to ensure optimal system performance.
  • Optimize network connectivity across information technology infrastructures by configuring systems to meet technical requirements and reliability standards.
Check out our “Not-What-You-Would-Expect” Guide to Technology to learn more about this high-demand field.

Course Information

Information Technology Bachelor’s (BSIT): 180 Credits

GLOBAL LEARN CLASSES

Information Technology Bachelor Degree Courses

OFFERED TIMES

2 Hours Every Other Week

Evening classes are scheduled between 6 and 10 pm, EST

Program Core: 120 Credits

  • BUS270 Introduction to Project Management
  • BUS420 Project Management
  • COM151 The Microsoft Office
  • CS105 Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems
  • CS120 Introduction to Python
  • CS125 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • CS250 Systems Analysis & Design
  • CY200 Security+
  • CY320 Cybersecurity Law and Ethics
  • CY350 Information Security Fundamentals
  • IT101 Implementing and Troubleshooting OS Technology
  • IT102 Computer Hardware Technology
  • IT110 Network I
  • IT111 Network II
  • IT125 Introduction to Cloud Technology
  • IT215 Client Configuration I
  • IT216 Client Configuration II
  • IT300 Linux Operations
  • IT315 Application Development
  • IT335 Principles of Cryptography
  • IT400 Information Security Governance
  • IT425 Managing Innovation
  • IT499 Information Technology Capstone
  • NET205 Windows Server Administration I
  • NET227 Network Server Installation and Configuration
  • NET236 Introduction to Firewalls and Network Security
  • NET298 Network Administration Certification and Career Success
  • NET300 Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure
  • NET310 Implementing Collaborative Services
  • NET400 Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure

General Education: 56 Credits 

AI101 Introduction to Generative AI

BIO101 Introduction to Biology

ENG101 English Composition

ETH201 Ethics

LOG401 Logic and Critical Thinking

MAT201 Algebra and Applied Data Analysis

PSY101 Psychology

& 7 GenEd Electives

Note(s):

For all courses: See course description for applicable prerequisites.

* This program requires this General Education course or equivalent

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Dr. Richard Lightcap

Dean of Information Technology Programs

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