General Description of the Program

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is the study of the use of computers and computer software to plan, install, customize, operate, manage, administer, and maintain information technology infrastructure. The program also deals with the study of design, development, and implementation of solutions that integrate information technology into businesses and organizations. It aims to prepare students to be IT professionals, well-versed in IT infrastructure development and administration, and experts in systems design and development for implementation in an organization.

Program Educational Objectives

Within 3 to 5 years after graduation, graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program are:

1. Engaged in further professional development and interested in advanced studies or training in computing.
2. Entrepreneurs or are employed in computing industries, organizing, and managing team-based projects leading to successful and sustainable computing systems solutions.
3. Responsible computing professionals actively participating in community groups that make a significant impact in addressing current and future societal challenges.

Program Outcomes of Information Technology

1. Apply computing knowledge appropriate to the discipline
2. Analyze a complex problem and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
3. Design, implement, and evaluate computer-based systems or applications to meet desired needs and requirements
4. Function effectively both as a member and a leader of a development team recognizing the different roles to accomplish a common goal
5. Understand professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities in the utilization of information technology
6. Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at large about complex computing activities through logical writing and presentations
7. Analyze local and global impacts of computing information technology on individuals, organizations, and society
8. Recognize the need for and engage in planning self-learning and improving performance as a foundation for continuing professional development
9. Apply knowledge through the use of current techniques and tools necessary for the IT profession
10. Use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies, human-computer interaction, information management, programming, networking, and web systems and technologies
11. Identify and analyze user needs, applying them in the selection, creation, evaluation, and administration of computer-based systems
12. Integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment effectively
13. Understand the application of best practices and standards
14. Assist in the creation of an effective IT project plan
15. Demonstrate understanding and proficiency in IT specialization