If you are looking to study the technical skills needed to diagnose and design complex computing solutions, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (IT) may be right for you. At Colorado Technical University, our Bachelor’s in IT program includes foundational courses to help develop basic IT knowledge as well as specialized tracks to consider based on your interests.

The core information technology bachelor’s courses are designed to provide students with the opportunity to establish a strong foundation in the IT areas of programming, systems administration, security, architecture, databases and ethics. CTU also offers concentrations for the Information Technology degree, which allows students to focus their degrees.

This Information Technology degree is offered as a general track or with a concentration in Network Management or Security.

• Program Credits: 184
• Each Course Length: 5 Weeks

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree program provides instruction in computer system architecture, networking, database and security, as well as broad technical subjects such as programming, network management, system administration, cloud computing, IT system development, project management and ethics. This program has a General Track and two concentrations: Network Management, and Security.

The BSIT program is designed to provide students with a strong technical background as well as analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills that enable them to contribute as professionals to a variety of technical roles, which can include planning, designing, developing, integrating, configuring, administrating, and supporting various types of enterprise information systems, ranging from email and any type of data servers, to cloud computing based mission critical business specific IT applications and services, within the various fields of information technology and the high-tech industry.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Through innovative industry-current curricula and technology-enabled student-centered teaching, the College of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology empowers students to become motivated, creative, ethical, and skillful professionals who can resolve challenges in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology in order to meet the needs of the digital economy.

Learning Outcomes

General:

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