Scribd
Upload
140 views11 pages

BS IT Degree: Career & Course Guide

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BS IT) is a four-year degree program that teaches students to conceptualize, design, and implement software applications to work as IT professionals performing computer installation, operation, development, maintenance and administration. The goal is to produce technologists who can solve problems using IT techniques and processes. Students learn to analyze computer problems, manage data, provide customer service, and maintain secure networks. Popular career paths for graduates include database administrator, network administrator, computer security specialist, and network architect.

Uploaded by

Odemil Uyan
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
140 views11 pages

BS IT Degree: Career & Course Guide

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BS IT) is a four-year degree program that teaches students to conceptualize, design, and implement software applications to work as IT professionals performing computer installation, operation, development, maintenance and administration. The goal is to produce technologists who can solve problems using IT techniques and processes. Students learn to analyze computer problems, manage data, provide customer service, and maintain secure networks. Popular career paths for graduates include database administrator, network administrator, computer security specialist, and network architect.

Uploaded by

Odemil Uyan
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 11

BS IT

Bachelors in Science of
Information Technology
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology (BS IT) is a four-
year degree program that equips
students with the basic ability to
conceptualize, design and implement
software applications. It prepares
students to be IT professionals who are
able to perform installation, operation,
development, maintenance, and
administration of computer applications.
The goal of the program is to produce
information technologists who can assist
individuals and organizations in solving
problems using information technology
techniques and processes. 
Students learn how to analyze
computer problems and system
performance, manage large amounts
of data, provide quality customer
service and maintain a safe, secure
network system. Common courses
topics include:

• Web development and design


• Java programming
• Statistics
• Network security
• Data analysis and database programming
• Operating systems
Program Outcome
Graduates of BS in Information Technology
are expected to be able to:

• Analyze complex problems and create


an appropriate solution
• Design and develop computing
solutions
• Utilize modern computing tools and
skills
• Apply information technology
concepts and practices
• Integrate information technology-
based solutions
Popular Career Options
Graduates of these programs may find
jobs as developers, designers or analysts in
the field of IT. Common career paths
include:

• Database administrator
• Network and computer systems
administrator
• Computer security specialist
• Network architect
Why Information
Technology is a
Good Career
Low Cost of Education

The biggest advantage of choosing


information technology for a career is that
it has very low cost of education as
compared to many other career choices.
You don’t need a 4 year degree to become
an I.T. professional. Instead, you can get
quick training to be certified in specific
areas of Information Technology. This
way you save huge amounts of money that
you may have otherwise spent on years of
college tuition. The more knowledge and
certifications you acquire the more you’ll
advance in your career.
Fastest Changing Industry

The Information Technology industry


operates at a speed much faster than any
other industry and for this reason, there’s
always a significant demand for highly-
skilled workers. With the innovations in
cloud computing, big data, and
cybersecurity an aspiring I.T. professional
has many avenues to pursue and grow
from. An I.T. professional never stops
learning, and must always stay on top of
the latest technological trends in order to
be successful in the field. The more
training and knowledge the I.T.
professional has the more employable he
or she will be.
Better Income

It is a well-known fact that Information


Technology professionals are paid well,
compared to other professionals. An I.T.
professional with the right mix of
certifications and experience can find a
permanent position in either the public or
private sector. Recently, many companies
have been extensively hiring experts in
cloud computing, cyber security and
network security to help enhance their
current systems. Many I.T. jobs provide
great career advancement opportunities
for a dedicated and hardworking I.T.
professional.
Conclusion

Information technology is the field of


the millennial. Aspiring I.T. professionals
must know that in order to succeed in the
I.T. field they must be committed to
learning and adapting to new technological
advancements in order to stay competent.
This entails getting the right mix of
experience and certifications. I.T.
professionals that stay on top of the latest
tech trends will have many career options
to choose from.
Thank you!

You might also like