Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management

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The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management provides high quality educational opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in a broad range of fields that support our computer/information-based society and economy. The curriculum focuses on problem-solving skills and techniques needed to provide computer-based solutions to practical problems. Students develop and communicate technological solutions to industrial problems, manage systems operations, improve and evaluate products, provide customer support, and facilitate technology transfer in industry and government. Students learn to apply ethical judgments and critical thinking to assess the impact of information technology on contemporary social, political, and economic issues. Students completing the IT program can apply for a broad range of IT related positions, such as: programmer analyst, systems analyst, database analyst, information systems analyst, network analyst, security analyst, security risk assessor/manager, project manager, computer resource manager, and information technology manager.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates.  With reference to each of the respective areas of Information Technology Management, graduates in this degree program will be able to:

  • Interpret fundamental computer science concepts and utilize computer applications to enhance productivity.I
  • ntegrate the theory and practice of information technology with the fundamental principles  of business enterprise management, finance, operations, strategic planning, and marketing.
  • Examine the influences of technology on the conduct of business operations, the rise of e-commerce, the globalization of business, and the increase in telecommuting.
  • Apply the principles of Information Technology Management in a modern organization.
  • Identify the prevailing legal principles and issues associated with information technology the workplace and in society at large.
  • Appraise the principles and practices of database systems, local area networks, information systems, information security, and information technology project planning.
Degree Program Requirements
Required Course - 3 semester hours

General Education Requirements (38 semester hours)
English - 6 semester hours
Social Sciences - 6 semester hours
Science - 8 semester hours including the required 1 hour labs
Mathematics - 3 semester hours
History - 6 semester hours
Humanities - 3 semester hours
Literature - 3 semester hours
All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101 - Proficiency in Writing
Political Science - 3 semester hours
Core Courses (33 semester hours)
Major Courses (12 semester hours)

Select four (4) courses from the list below.

Final Program Requirements (3 semester hours)
Electives (33 semester hours)

Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill core or major requirements. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major.

Total = 122 semester credits


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