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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Information Technology, B.S.
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Department Website
The program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology (IT) equips students for a successful career in IT and graduate studies in diverse disciplines. Emphasizing technical foundations, problem-solving skills, and hands-on practice, the curriculum equips students to create and enhance IT solutions using both established and emerging technologies. Covering key areas such as programming, web systems, networking, human-computer interaction, databases, information management, and project management, the program incorporates a strong focus on professional development, including technical communication, ethical considerations, and teamwork. The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Information Technology Program Criteria.
Program educational objectives
- In the course of their careers, graduates of the Information Technology program will:
- Work productively as problem solvers and providers of integrated IT solutions.
- Remain current in their profession through lifelong learning, including graduate school.
- Exhibit teamwork and leadership as well as exercise their profession with the highest level of ethics and social responsibility.
Schedule of Classes
Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.
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Requirements for the major in information technology, B.S. program
To earn the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in information technology students must complete a minimum of 128 credits and meet the following requirements:
General Education requirements
In order to graduate on-schedule without taking additional courses, it is highly recommended that students meet with an Undergraduate Academic Adviser concerning the selection of all of their general education courses.
Each candidate for an Oakland University baccalaureate will need to satisfactorily complete approved courses in each of the following areas: Foundations, Explorations, and Integration. For details, refer to the General Education Requirements section of the catalog. In order to satisfy both general education and other program requirements, in some of the general education areas students should select from the courses listed below.
Foundations
- Writing Foundations (WRT 1060)
- Formal Reasoning (Satisfied by MTH 1554 or MTH 1222; see Mathematics and sciences)
Explorations: One course from each of the seven Explorations areas
- Arts
- Language and Culture
- Global Perspective
- Literature
- Natural Science and Technology (Satisfied by approved science elective; see Mathematics and sciences)
- Social Science
- Western Civilization (Satisfied by PHL 1310); see Additional Major Requirements)
Integration
- Knowledge Applications (Satisfied by APM 1663; see Mathematics and sciences)
U.S. Diversity:
- May be met by an approved course in the Explorations area.
Writing Intensive and Capstone
- Capstone (Satisfied by CSI 4999; see Required professional subjects)
- Writing Intensive in the Major (Satisfied by CSI 4999; see Required professional subjects)
- Writing Intensive in General Education (may be met by an approved course in the Explorations area)
Additional Major Requirements
All students must complete the following requirement.
- Professional Ethics: PHL 1310 - Introduction to Ethics in Science and Engineering
Information technology core
Required professional subjects
Select two courses from one of the following professional tracks
System Administration Track
Bioinformatics Track
Game Development Track
Cybersecurity Track
Applications Development Track
AI in Information Technology Track
AI on Cloud Track
Software Engineering Track
Data Analysis Track
Students following older catalogs will be able to count courses under one of the tracks listed above to satisfy their professional track requirements.
Professional training
Take 2 credits from one of the following courses:
Communications
Choose one of the following courses:
Professional electives
Take 8 additional credits from the following courses:
Select CSI 2320 , CSI 2330 , CSI 2340 , CSI 2350 , CSI 2360 , CSI 2810 , or any 3000 or higher level CSI, BE, ECE, ISE, or ME designated courses. CSI 4950 cannot be used to fulfill the professional electives requirements. Courses at the 5000-level require approval of the instructor.
Students who have not taken CSI 1320 as part of the core requirement, for example due to transfers from another institution, can count CSI 2330 as part of the professional electives. They are encouraged to consider taking CSI 2330.
Major Standing
To enroll in 3000- or higher level courses and to become candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Information Technology, students must gain major standing. An application for major standing should be submitted prior to intended enrollment in 3000- or higher level courses. Students can obtain the major standing form from the SECS Undergraduate Advising Website. At the time that major standing is approved, students with majors of Pre-Information Technology will have their major changed to Information Technology. Approval of both a major standing application and change of major to Information Technology is required prior to enrolling in any 3000- or higher-level courses.
To gain major standing Information Technology, students must:
A) have an average GPA of 2.0 in the following mathematics and science courses: Either MTH 1222 or MTH 1554 , APM 1663 and approved science elective.
B) have an average GPA of 2.0 in the following information technology core courses: CSI 1210 , CSI 1320 , CSI 2300 , CSI 2440 , CSI 2470 and CSI 2999 .
C) have no more than two grades below C in the courses listed in A and B above.
D) have not attempted any course listed in A and B above more than three times.
E) have not repeated more than three different courses listed in A and B. Courses in which a W (withdrawal) grade is recorded will not be counted.
Conditional major standing may be granted in the semester in which the student will complete requirements A and B above.
Students who have questions about petition of exception, transfer credit, academic standing, major standing, or any other aspects of their degree programs should consult an academic adviser and other relevant sections of the undergraduate catalog.
Performance requirements
Satisfactory completion of the program requires an average grade of at least 2.0 within each group: mathematics and sciences, information technology core, and professional courses (including required professional subjects, professional track, communications, and professional electives). Within the professional courses at most two different courses may be repeated, a total of three attempts per course is permitted, and at most two grades below C are permitted. A grade of C or better in CSI 4999 (Senior Capstone Project) must be received.
Sample information technology schedule
Students entering the School of Engineering and Computer Science with the required background may follow a schedule such as the one indicated below. However, students will need additional time to complete the program if they do not have the required background upon entrance to the program. Fall semester – 16 credits
Winter semester – 16 credits
Fall semester – 16 credits
Winter semester – 18 credits
Fall semester – 16 credits
Winter semester – 16 credits
Fall semester – 14 credits
Winter semester – 16 credits
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