Undergraduate Programs

For those seeking to gain a foundation in information technology topics and their applications in industry, we provide several undergraduate options. We invite applications to whichever of our degree, certificate, or minor programs is right for you.

Undergraduate Program Offerings

• B.S.
  • Information Technology
  • Information Technology with NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense Education Criteria Certificate
• B.S./M.S. Accelerated Master’s
  • Information Technology, B.S. / Applied Information Technology, Accelerated M.S.
  • Information Technology, B.S. / Computer Forensics, Accelerated M.S.
  • Information Technology, B.S. / Information Security and Assurance, Accelerated M.S.
  • Information Technology, B.S. / Information Systems, Accelerated M.S.
  • Information Technology, B.S. / Software Engineering, Accelerated M.S.
  • Information Technology, B.S. / Telecommunications, Accelerated M.S.
• B.A.S.
  • Applied Science
• Certificate
  • Information Technology
  • Information Technology Entrepreneurship
• Minor
  • Information Technology

Undergraduate Faculty

IST’s Faculty and Adjunct Professors include professors from Mason’s Volgenau School of Engineering, plus industry leaders with outstanding reputations in their topics. This highly credentialed team takes students way beyond theory and exposes them to the practical day-to-day issues.

Common Program Questions

What are the requirements/process for admission into an undergraduate program?

Admission requirements for our undergraduate programs are described in the University Catalog. Links to the Catalog are listed above for each program offered.

Application and admissions to IST undergraduate programs is handled by the Office of Admissions. Information about admissions is located on the Undergraduate Admissions Web site.

Do the undergraduate programs have grade requirements?

Yes. There are a number of grade requirements for courses in the undergraduate programs.

What are the requirements to complete a program?

Program requirements for each catalog year differ, and are available at in the University catalog. Links to the Catalog are listed above for each program offered. Upon successful completion of a program’s requirements, you will be awarded the degree, certificate, or minor of your program. You must be sure to apply for graduation by the start of your final semester through PatriotWeb. More graduation specific information is available from the Registrar’s Graduation Web site and in the Graduation section of the University Catalog.

What post-undergraduate opportunities are available?

A number of opportunities are available:

• If you have completed a B.S. program, you may be interested in our Graduate Programs
• Visit Career Services for assistance with internship and job applications
• For other continuing education, including certificate and custom programs, you can also view the Virtual Academy and TechAdvance

Additional Questions?

If you have any additional questions about our programs, please contact us.