Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program provides students with the skills, knowledge and proficiency to support, troubleshoot and design key elements of the information technology infrastructure—from websites to networks—in organizations ranging from business and government to healthcare, and many more. Students will be exposed to the essential skills needed to support the tactical technical operations of today’s global companies, as well as the insight and critical thinking required to analyze and effectively deploy forward-looking technologies. Students are expected to demonstrate computer and critical-thinking skills in order to succeed in the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program. Courses within the major component of the curriculum are overarching by design and will prepare students for success.
This program applies the use of technologies and practice employed by numerous diverse global organizations with emphasis on networking, security, programming and technology infrastructure. Graduates from the BSIT program possess a strong combination of technical skills, knowledge and practical, hands-on expertise to support an organization’s technology infrastructure and the people who use it.
Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing a concentration in:
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics
- Data Management
- IT Project Management
- Networking
- Software Development
Credits earned from Strayer University do not automatically qualify the holder to participate in professional licensing examinations to practice certain information systems professions. General information about information systems licensure options is available from vendor-specific websites such as Microsoft, Cisco, Project Management Institute, CompTia or EC-Council.
The university recognizes that the IT industry uses IT certifications as a means of vetting potential IT professionals in the fields of computer networks, database management, network security, technical support and more. Therefore, a number of carefully chosen courses have embedded IT certification training along with academic rigor in order to prepare students for being certified. Review the undergraduate-level CIS course descriptions in the course descriptions section of this catalog to determine which courses in this program have certification training availability and the requirements associated with each course. Certifications are the best means of validating a student's skills and knowledge.
Also available: a Master of Science in Information Systems.
Requirements
Major
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | |
| BUS 375 | Project Management | |
| CIS 106 | Introduction to Information Technology | |
| CIS 109 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | |
| CIS 110 | Computer Programming Design | |
| CIS 111 | Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems | |
| CIS 175 | Introduction to Networking | |
| CIS 261 | Object-Oriented Computer Programming I | |
| CIS 312 | Computer Architecture | |
| CIS 324 | Computer Ethics | |
| CIS 333 | Networking Security Fundamentals | |
| CIS 373 | Web Design and Development | |
| CIS 376 | SQL Programming | |
| CIS 498 | Information Technology Capstone | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 63.0 |
Concentration
Students must choose one of the concentrations listed to complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
General Education Core
| WRK 100 | Preparing for the Future of Work | |
| CIS 101 | Navigating a Digital World | |
| COM 100 | Communication at Work | |
| COM 200 | Communication: The Key to Working Together | |
| ECO 110 | Taking Charge of Your Economic Future | |
| ENG 116 | Discover the Writer in You | |
| ENG 201 | The Power of Persuasion | |
| HIS 110 | U.S. History: Learn from the Past, Prepare for the Future | |
| HUM 201 | Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World | |
| MAT 110 | Using Math to Inform Your World | |
| MAT 210 | Data-Driven Decisions | |
| PHI 201 | Thinking it Through | |
| PSY 101 | Smarter Decisions through Psychology | |
| SCI 201 | Unlocking the Secrets of Science and Innovation | |
| SCI 110 | Introduction to Physical Science | |
| SCI 115 | Introduction to Biology | |
| SOC 101 | The Story of Us: Embracing Diversity and Collaboration | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 76.5 |
Electives
These courses are selected in consultation with the campus dean, associate campus dean, or student services coach; within this component it is possible for students to develop a minor in a second area of study (see Minors).
Minimum Total Quarter Hours Required for Graduation: 180.0
All courses are 4.5 quarter hour credits.
Concentration Requirements
Cybersecurity Concentration
| CIS 332 | Network Server Administration I | |
| SEC 420 | Perimeter Defense Techniques | |
| SEC 435 | Network Penetration Testing | |
| SEC 340 | Computer Forensic Technology | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Data Analytics Concentration
| CIS 356 | Decision Support and Business Intelligence | |
| CIS 362 | Data Analytics I | |
| CIS 461 | Data Analytics II | |
| CIS 429 | Data Warehouse Planning | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Data Management Concentration
| CIS 424 | Database Administration I | |
| CIS 428 | Database Administration II | |
| CIS 429 | Data Warehouse Planning | |
| CIS 437 | Cloud Architecture and Design | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
IT Project Management Concentration
| CIS 348 | Information Technology Project Management | |
| BUS 377 | Managing Project Risk | |
| BUS 419 | Project Estimating and Budgeting | |
| CIS 443 | Agile Project Management | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Networking Concentration
| CIS 332 | Network Server Administration I | |
| OR | |
| CIS 411 | Advanced Routing | |
| CIS 337 | Internetworking Basics | |
| CIS 357 | Advanced Internetworking | |
| CIS 401 | Network Server Administration II | |
| OR | |
| CIS 413 | Internetworking Switching | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Software Development Concentration
| CIS 361 | Object Oriented Computer Programming II | |
| CIS 242 | C++ Programming I | |
| OR | |
| CIS 375 | Human-Computer Interaction | |
| CIS 406 | JAVA Programming I | |
| CIS 407 | JAVA Programming II | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
All courses are 4.5 quarter credit hours.
Total Credit Hours: 18.0
Total Credit Hours: 180