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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Program Highlights
The objective of this degree program is to prepare you to pursue career advancement in the field of information technology. At the completion of this degree, you may be able to design real-world e-media products or create technical solutions to hardware and software problems, depending on your chosen area of focus.
You will explore ways to communicate and apply core information technologies professionally as well as evaluate, design, and implement systems based on IT methodology. You will study how to:
- Analyze and offer verbal and written resolutions to technical issues faced by users and organizations
- Evaluate trends, practices, and products to determine their effectiveness for systems and users
- Explain the impact of information systems and technology on business or economic processes
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Tracks of Study
You can enroll in one of two tracks of study within the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. In addition, you can choose to pursue a career focus area, which is a grouping of courses designed to prepare you with specialized knowledge and skills in a specific field. Career focus areas allow you to personalize your education by focusing your elective choices on an area of study that best fits your desired career path.
Applied Technology Track
In the applied technology track, you will study how to use and manage various information systems and technologies to best serve the needs of employees, customers, and organizations.
Career focus areas associated with the applied technology track include:
- Information Systems Management
- Network Administration
- Project Management
- Web Development
Information Systems Track
The information systems track is a more rigorous course of study that requires three advanced math courses in statistics, linear algebra, and discrete mathematics. You will study how to create information systems and technologies to meet user needs. The curriculum also includes an introductory course on information systems architecture. Students will study the technology, business and communication skills relevant to the IT professional.
Career focus areas associated with the information systems track include:
- Application Development
- Database Management
- Information Security and Forensics
- Mobile Computing
What are the Career Opportunities?
This degree program could help you pursue careers in database management, network administration, programming, website development, and information security. Our programs are designed to prepare you with the integrated design and technology background to work in many industries, including consulting. You can focus on an area of study that best fits your career and educational goals.
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Prepare for Certification
Employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow through 2020 due to organizations upgrading their IT systems and switching to newer and faster mobile networks.† Kaplan University’s School of Information Systems and technology has been validated by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) as meeting the National Training Standard for the following certificates:‡
- Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals, NSTISSI-4011
- Senior Systems Managers, CNSSI-4012
Advanced Start Degree Option
If you already have an associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university and are interested in pursuing a career that requires the ability to effectively articulate and convey ideas, concepts, and information, our advanced start program can help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in as little as two years.§