Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management focuses on the problem-solving skills and techniques needed to provide computer-based solutions to practical problems. You’ll be taught how to develop and communicate technological solutions, manage systems operations, improve and evaluate products, provide customer support, and facilitate technology transfer in both the public and private sectors. You’ll also learn to apply ethical judgments and critical thinking to assess the impact of information technology on contemporary social, political, and economic issues. This bachelor’s degree program helps to prepare you for a broad range of IT possibilities often required in a number of fields.
Some courses in this program meet the topical requirements for CompTIA Project+ ®Certification, the Microsoft Office Word® 2013 Certification, and the Internet Business Foundations curriculum of the CIW® Foundations Certification.
CompTIA Project+® is a registered trademark of the Computing Technology Industry Association.
Microsoft Office Word® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
CIW® is a registered trademark of Certification Partners, LLC.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Develop key strategies and tactics using the theories, practices, and tools of information technology and business enterprise management.
- Apply effective strategies to address user needs.
- Demonstrate understanding of ethical practices, communication and teamwork as a professional in the technology industry.
- Demonstrate use of computer applications to enhance productivity.
- Apply industry driven techniques for initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling projects.
- Build business plans and projects with an understanding of principles and practices of business solutions, e-commerce, software development, database systems, networks, information systems, information security, and information technology project planning.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
42
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Select one of the following concentrations:
15
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Elective Requirements
30
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Total Semester Hours
120
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Introduction to Ethics
3 |
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Thinking and Acting Ethically
3 |
| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Social Media and Society
3 |
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Exploring Society and Cultures via Science Fiction
3 |
| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Information and Digital Literacy
3 |
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Making Writing Relevant
3 |
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Introduction to Information Technology Writing
3 |
| History (3 semester hours) |
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The History and Context of STEM
3 |
| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
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College Algebra
3 |
| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Introduction to STEM Disciplines
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 30 |
Major Required (42 semester hours)
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Introduction to Computer Science
3 |
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Application Software Integration
3 |
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Introduction to Web Analytics
3 |
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Beginning Programming
3 |
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Human Relations
3 |
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Management Information Systems
3 |
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Principles of E Business
3 |
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Fundamentals of IT Project Management
3 |
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Web eCommerce Development
3 |
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Database Concepts
3 |
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Networking Concepts
3 |
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IT Security: Risk Management
3 |
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Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
3 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3 |
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Cybersecurity, Surveillance, Privacy and Ethics
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Analytics, Algorithms, AI, and Humanity
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| Total Semester Hours 42 |
Students must choose a concentration for this degree program and may select from a General Concentration, Concentration in Cybersecurity Management, or Concentration in Negotiation.
General Concentration (15 semester hours)
This concentration expands on the processes and goals of project management; it explores realistic application of Project Management tools using MS Project software, contemporary internet topics associated with project management, cyberlaw and privacy in a digital age, and vital components of ethics affecting how governments and organizations think about project management. This concentration builds your skills and abilities to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects, while producing management quality and monitoring risks.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Identify the models and strategies of project management.
- Explain the use of project management tools in an organization.
- Interpret the different techniques of project management.
- Apply effective strategies of project management.
Concentration Requirements (15 semester hours)
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IT Project Management Using Microsoft Project®
3 |
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Contemporary Internet Topics
3 |
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Law, Privacy, and Digital Data
3 |
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Virtual Management
3 |
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Ethics in Information Technology
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 15 |
Concentration in Cybersecurity Management (15 semester hours)
This concentration expands on the processes and goals of cybersecurity management; it explores basic understanding of information security, information assurance, legal issues, and vital components of cybercrimes affecting how governments and organizations think about and manage information security. The course provides you industry-based cybersecurity management strategies, techniques, guidelines, procedures and recommendations. It positions you to manage information technology operations more effectively.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Identify the models and strategies used in cybersecurity management.
- Explain the need of effective security measures in an organization.
- Analyze the differences between information security and information assurance.
- Develop effective cybersecurity management strategies to address cyber crimes.
Concentration Requirements (15 semester hours)
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Information Security
3 |
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Information Assurance
3 |
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Legal Issues in Information Security
3 |
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Cybercrime
3 |
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Cybersecurity
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 15 |
Concentration in Negotiation (15 semester hours)
This concentration expands on the processes and goals of negotiation; it explores basic understanding of negotiation, supply chain risk management, fundamentals of contracting and acquisition, and vital components of cost analysis and negotiation techniques influencing how governments and organizations think about bargaining and integrative negotiation. It helps you become more effective in delivering win-win agreements and distinguish the differences between integrative negotiation and distributive bargaining.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Identify the models and strategies for reaching resolution of conflicts.
- Explain the use of negotiation process in an organization.
- Analyze the differences between distributive bargaining and Integrative Negotiation.
- Interpret the different forms of negotiation and conflict resolution methods.
- Develop effective strategies to manage negotiations within relationships.
- Apply negotiation-based decisions to facilitate successful results.
Concentration Requirements (15 semester hours)
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Negotiation I
3 |
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Negotiation II
3 |
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Dispute Resolution
3 |
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Fundamentals of Contracting and Acquisition
3 |
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Cost Analysis and Negotiation Techniques
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 15 |
Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
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IT Management: Senior Seminar 3
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 3 |
Elective Requirements (30 semester hours)
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Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill requirements listed above. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major. 30 |
| Total Semester Hours 30 |
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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To be taken as the last course before graduation.