Online IT Degree
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - General
For many organizations, IT has gone from being a helpful business tool to a part of business strategy. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from CTU, you can explore this interesting and vital industry. In this program, you can work to develop a strong foundation in key IT areas like programming, systems administration, security, architecture, databases, and ethics. You can also study an enhanced view of the systems development lifecycle as a rational and the repeatable process of implementation planning used across a wide swath of organizations.
Additionally, employment of Computer and Information Systems manager is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 - 2026.1 A degree from CTU could help you prepare for that kind of in-demand role.
The BSIT:
- Offers as a general track that lets you choose your electives for the classes that best fit your interests
- Has CTU Fast Track™ exams available, a series of mini modules designed to test your knowledge of key course objectives, offering the opportunity to earn college credit for what you already know
- Is ranked among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News & World Report for the sixth year in a row*
At CTU, students come first. Our flexible online course schedule helps you to build a class schedule around your schedule. And with grants and scholarships available for those who qualify, a degree from CTU can be both achievable and affordable. Learn more below or fill out the form to speak with an admissions advisor.
* CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 best online programs.

Relevant Institutional/Programmatic Accreditation
CTU is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission www.hlcommission.org
CLASSES START
- February 16, 2021
- March 30, 2021
- May 11, 2021
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PROGRAM AVAILABILITY
- Online
- Colorado Springs
- Denver South
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Degree Requirements
Courses - General Education
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours COMS201 Technical and Professional Writing 4.5 ELE Humanities Elective 4.5 ELE Science Elective 4.5 ELE Science Elective 1 4.5 ELE Science Lab Elective 1.5 ELE Science Lab Elective 1 1.5 ELE Social Science Elective 4.5 ELE US History/US Government Elective 4.5 ENGL104 Introductory Written Communication 4.5 ENGL105 Professional Written Communications 4.5 MATH109 Introduction to Algebra 4.5 MATH112 Analytic College Algebra 4.5 MATH225 Applications of Discrete Mathematics and Statistics 4.5 PHIL101 Introduction to Ethics 4.5 SOCL102 Introductory Sociology 4.5 UNIV104 Academic and Career Success 4.5 or HUMELE Humanities Elective 4.5 Total Credit Hours: 66 Courses - Core
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours CS126 Unix Fundamentals 4 CS251 Fundamentals of Database Systems 4 or CS250 Fundamentals of Database Systems 4 CS362 Structured Query Language for Data Management 4 CSS150 Introduction to Computer Security 4 EM200 Introduction to Website Development 4 IT106 Introduction to Programming Logic 4 IT140 Introduction to Operating Systems and Client/Server Environments 4 or IT Elective IT190 Introduction to IT 4 IT204 Fundamentals of Networking 4 IT254 Spreadsheet Applications 4 IT401 Information Technology Architectures 4 IT425 Systems Analysis, Design and Integration 4 MPM210 Introduction to Project Management 6 Total Credit Hours: 54 Courses: Specialization
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours Total Credit Hours: 184
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Classes start February 16, 2021!
1. Source: www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm#tab-6