Information Technology, B.S.

Requirements for the major in information technology, B.S. program

The program in information technology (IT) leading to a Bachelor of Science degree prepares students for a professional career in IT. The program provides students with sufficient technical strength and a comprehensive understanding of information technology practice in context to act as problem solvers in various settings. This is achieved by requiring every student to either do an industry internship or participate in an industry-sponsored project, or perform undergraduate research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. The program also includes a strong professional component to develop skills in technical communication, ethics and group work. Finally, every IT major has a choice of an interdisciplinary track of upper division courses (12 credit hours) in an application area of IT.

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the Information Technology program are to produce graduates who:

• are able to design, implement and manage IT solutions to meet an organization’s goals;
• can adapt and contribute to new technologies in support of IT infrastructure;
• are prepared to pursue successfully graduate study in IT-related disciplines;
• are proficient in written and oral communication;
• can function successfully in the automotive and other global industries;
• can serve in a variety of roles such as solving problems with technical and nontechnical elements, serving as team members, and leading others; and
• have high standards of professional and ethical responsibility.

To earn the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in information technology, students must complete a minimum of 128 credits, satisfy writing requirement (also see Undergraduate degree requirements) and meet the following requirements: