Learning Outcomes
Through completion of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program, students will:
- Apply knowledge of computing requirements and mathematics for technology solutions in business applications.
- Apply knowledge of applications development.
- Develop scripts for information technology applications.
- Develop computer code for business applications.
- Create, install, and configure virtual machines.
- Analyze a problem and identify and define the computing requirements for the appropriate solutions.
- Plan, install, manage, and troubleshoot a computer network.
- Apply telecommunications principles to design and configure a network.
- Plan and implement security technology.
- Design and use spreadsheets and database applications for business processes and tracking.
- Use spreadsheets for business applications and project tracking.
- Design a relational database using Microsoft Access.
- Construct a conceptual database model and write queries for relational databases.
- Develop an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities. Explain ethical and legal issues impacting information technology.
- Develop the ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
- Examine the project life cycle, project teams, estimating project times, developing plans, identifying risks, and outsourcing.
- Apply project management techniques to IT projects.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
- Develop information technology solutions by evaluating user requirements in the systems development environment.
- Develop an information technology solution to a real-world problem including design, implementation, and evaluation of the computer-based system.
- Develop an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. Develop written and oral presentations of information technology solutions appropriate for a wide range of audiences.