B.S., Information Technology

The B.S. in Information Technology prepares students to apply IT to support business processes. The degree produces graduates with strong problem-solving, writing, and communication skills who successfully compete for technical employment and are prepared for advanced study. The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Applied Information Technology program relate to the abilities of the graduates several years after graduation.

This bachelor’s degree program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

For additional information about this program, including program requirements, view the Information Technology, BS page of the University Catalog.

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the B.S. program in Information Technology relate to the abilities of the graduates three to five years after graduation. The objectives include:

1. Been employed in a position in which they have successfully used their information technology skills (including: problem solving, analytic, presentation and personal skills) as evidenced by achieving improved organizational objectives
2. Progressed through increasing levels of responsibility in the workplace
3. Demonstrated ethical, social and professional responsibility consistent with professional societies
4. Worked effectively in teams, whether as a participant or as a leader
5. Grown through self-study, continuing education and professional development relevant to their profession

Student Outcomes

The B.S. in Information Technology degree has the following student outcomes. Our program enables students to achieve, by the time of graduation, an ability to:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6. Identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of computing-based systems.

Degrees Awarded

(Annual data based on Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters)

Current Enrollment (Fall 2015): 1379 students