Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management

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.
• Integrate 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
General Education Requirements (38 semester credits)

English Composition - 6 semester credits (Select 2 Courses)

ENGL 101  Proficiency in Writing [Required]
ENGL 102  Effectiveness in Writing
ENGL 202  Composition and Literature

Social Sciences - 6 semester credits (Select 2 Courses)

ECON 101 - Microeconomics
ECON 102 - Macroeconomics
GEOG 101 - Introduction to Geography
SOCI 111 - Introduction to Sociology
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
ANTH 100 - Introduction to Anthropology
CSFD 220 - Human Sexuality
SOCI 220 - American Popular Culture

Science - 8 semester credits including the required 1 hour labs
(Select 2 Courses + Lab)

SCIN 100  Introduction to Biology
SCIN 198  Introduction to Biology Lab
SCIN 101 Introduction to Chemistry
SCIN 199   Introduction to Chemistry Lab
SCIN 102 Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
SCIN 122  Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SCIN 103  Introduction to Physics
SCIN 123  Introduction to Physics Lab
SCIN 104  Introduction to Astronomy
SCIN 124 Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SCIN 106  Introduction to Oceanography
SCIN 126  Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SCIN 107 Introduction to Meteorology
SCIN 127 Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SCIN 108 Introduction to Physical Geology
SCIN 128  Introduction to Physical Geology Lab
SCIN 110 Introduction to Human Ecology
SCIN 120 Introduction to Human Ecology Lab

Mathematics - 3 semester credits (Select one Course)

MATH 110  College Algebra
MATH 113 College Trigonometry
MATH 125   Math for Liberal Arts Majors
MATH 225  Calculus

History - 3 semester credits (Select one Course)

HIST 101 American History to 1877
HIST 102  American History since 1877
HIST 111  World Civilization before 1650
HIST 112  World Civilization since 1650
HIST 121 Western Civilization Before The Thirty Years War
HIST 122  Western Civilization Since Thirty Years War
HIST 215  History of the American Indian
HIST 217  African-American History before 1877
HIST 218  African-American History since 1877

Humanities – 6 semester credits (Select 2 Courses)

SPAN 100 - Spanish I
SPAN 101 - Spanish II
FREN 100 - French I
FREN 101 - French II
ARAB 100 - Arabic I
ARAB 101 - Arabic II
RUSS 100 - Russian I
RUSS 101 - Russian II
CHIN 100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
CHIN 101 - Chinese II (Mandarin)
GERM 100 - German I
GERM 101 - German II
MUSI 200 - Music Appreciation
RELS 201 - Introduction to World Religions
ARTH 200 - Art Appreciation
PHIL 200 - Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy
COMM 200 - Public Speaking

Literature - 3 semester credits (Select one Course)

LITR 220 - American Literature before the Civil War
LITR 221 - American Literature from Civil War to Present
LITR 210 - English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
LITR 211 - English Literature: 18th Century to Present
LITR 201 - World Literature through the Renaissance
LITR 202 - World Literature since the Renaissance

Political Science - 3 semester credits (Select one Course)

POLS 210 -American Government
IRLS 210 - International Relations

Core Courses (33  semester credits)

ITCC101 - Basic Computer Applications
ITCC121 - Introduction to Computer Science
ITEN 221 - Introduction to Programming
WEBD 311 - Internet Concepts
ITM 371 - Contemporary Internet Topics
INFO 321 - Database Management Systems
BUSI 320 - Principles of E-Business
INFO 331 - Management Information Systems
ITM 321 - Information Systems Project Management
ISSC 340 - Local Area Network Technologies
ISSC 363 - IT Security: Risk Management

Major Courses (12 semester credits) (Select 4 Courses)

Select four (4) courses from the list below.
ITCC102 - Advanced Computer Applications
ITEN 311 - Analysis and Design of Information Systems
ISSC 441 - Data Communications / Network Telecommunication Concepts
ISSC 421 - Computer and Network Security
ITM 421 - Virtual Management
ITM 471 - Information Systems: Policy and Planning
ITM 490 - Information Technology Independent Study

Capstone Course (3 semester credits (Select One Course)

ITM498 - IT Management Senior Seminar
Prerequisite: Senior Standing and completion of all core and major courses prior to enrollment.

Electives (33 semester credits) (Select 11 Courses)

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