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Information Technology, Bachelor of Science – Concentration in Software Engineering

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program is to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to take on professional positions in the fields of information technology, business, and management. The program merges the IT fundamental pillars of databases, human-computer interaction, networking, programming, and Web systems; and it covers technologies such as mobile applications, non-relational databases, and cloud computing. Students develop a solid understanding of the underlying theories and concepts and practical hands-on applications while applying their problem-solving and critical thinking skills to handle all types of real-world computing and informational problems. In addition, students are provided a well-rounded learning experience where they work in teams to master oral and written communication.

At the end of the program, students are able to:

  • Employ the principles of systems analysis and design to business organizations.
  • Explain the critical components of implementation, integration, and maintenance of information technology infrastructures.
  • Apply professional law and ethics of the information technology field.

This program typically takes 60 months to complete for part-time enrollment and 30 months to complete for students enrolled full-time.

Required courses for BS Information Technology (20 core, 8 concentration, 12 arts and sciences) = 40 courses or 180 credit hours

Core Requirements (20 courses or 90 credits)

BUS 100Introduction to Business

4.5
BUS 120Sales and Marketing

4.5
BUS 380Project Management

4.5
CIS 103Fundamentals of Information Systems

4.5
CIS 130Introduction to Databases

4.5
CIS 131Programming Fundamentals

4.5
CIS 133Technical & Professional Communications

4.5
CIS 141Hardware Fundamentals

4.5
CIS 144OS Architecture

4.5
CIS 146Fundamentals of Networking

4.5
CIS 200Business Analysis

4.5
CIS 201Fundamentals of IT Security

4.5
CIS 202Fundamentals of Web Technology

4.5
CIS 205Fundamentals of Human-Computer Interacti

4.5
CIS 207Programming Languages

4.5
CIS 223System Administration and Maintenance

4.5
CIS 243E-Commerce

4.5
CIS 345Mobile Computing

4.5
CIS 400Cloud Computing

4.5
CIS 490Information Technology Senior Project

4.5

Software Engineering Concentration Requirements (8 courses or 36 credits)

CIS 220System Analysis & Design

4.5
CIS 221Requirement Engineering

4.5
CIS 232Database Programming

4.5
CIS 256Database Design

4.5
CIS 301Event-Driven Programming

4.5
CIS 364Software Quality Assurance

4.5
CIS 365Object-Oriented Programming

4.5
CIS 460Stw Configuration Management & Packaging

4.5

Arts and Sciences Requirements (12 courses or 54 credits)

See Arts and Sciences section