Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Successful organizations use technology to find solutions to all kinds of business challenges, and professionals who understand how to use technology to contribute to productivity and the bottom line are valued for their knowledge and skills.

Colorado Technical University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) curriculum includes both a common core, as well as specialization-specific courses. The BSIT core provides a strong foundation in the key information technology areas of programming, systems administration, security, architecture, databases, and ethics. This core centers on an enhanced view of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as a rational, systematic and repeatable process of systems implementation and is project management applicable across the spectrum of information technology careers.

The project-based curriculum is designed to prepare students with industry-current, first-hand knowledge of the design, development and delivery of high-quality IT projects aimed at meeting management expectations. In addition to gaining practical experience while acquiring a solid, comprehensive grounding in the most important IT areas, students will create a portfolio of projects they can use to demonstrate their skills.

  • Differentiate between current computer networks, protocols and the role of network management software in organizations.
  • Categorize the fundamentals of computer system security requirements.
  • Distinguish between the principles, concepts and fundamentals of operating systems.
  • Apply database concepts and capabilities through the creation, organization and maintenance of modern database systems.
  • Differentiate and categorize the legal, ethical and social issues of information technology.
  • Create and design Enterprise Architecture.
  • Solve complex problems through the ability to program in at least one high level programming language.
  • Implement the goals, processes and techniques of software engineering through the development of a software application supported by a project plan.

Coursework in this program focuses on a number of substantive areas applicable to the field of information technology, including enterprise networking, telecommunications and new software development. Course content has been designed to help students develop relevant IT problem-solving skills by focusing on the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). For example:

  • In Systems Acquisition and Sourcing, students explore the business and technical decision-making process for “buy versus build,” in–sourcing versus outsourcing, evaluation and benchmarking and testing.
  • In Introduction to Computer Security, course content examines the ten domains comprising the Information Security Common Body of Knowledge.
  • In Systems Integration and Organization Deployment, studies focus on the technical and cultural integration of a system into an organization.

Other core courses in the BSIT program include:

  • Unix Fundamentals
  • Fundamentals of Database Systems
  • Structured Query Language for Data Management
  • Web Development I
  • Introduction to Programming Logic
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Client/Server Operating Systems
  • Introduction to Network Management
  • Information Technology Architectures
  • Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design
  • Introduction to Project Management

Select 40 credits from any BSIT specialization course offerings

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This program is available at the following campuses* and/or online:

*Students may be required to complete some or all coursework for the program via Virtual Campus delivery

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