Information Technology
A Major
Information technology professionals are an indispensable part of all organizations. By creating the right tools, technologists provide the means for the production, management, and dissemination of information.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology includes nine courses of in-depth study in the field of information technology, to complement the business and liberal arts core.
Studying Information Technology at Bryant
Information Technology is a growing field that requires skills that extend beyond understanding technology.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (IT) combines traditional computer science courses and knowledge of management and financial practices. This blended curriculum offers the range of skills that are essential to success in all careers.
Specifically, IT students benefit from exposure to mathematics, science, and diverse technology including programming languages, relational databases, telecommunications, data structure, Web site development, computer architecture, digital arts, and project management. The program also focuses on the creation of technology tools and covers topics of software architecture, data structures, and algorithm design.
Courses
In addition to the business and liberal arts core curriculum, students may select from the following courses offered by the Department of Computer Information Systems:
IT 221: Program Design and Logic
IT 311: Telecommunication Fundamentals
IT 320: Algorithms and Design
IT 321: Data Structures
IT 325: Programming Language Paradigms
IT 330: Database Management Systems
IT 335: Principles of Software Engineering
IT 345: Web Design and Development
IT 348: Computer Architecture
IT 385: Special Topics in Information Techology
IT 391: Information Technology Internship
IT 430: Operating Systems
IT 435: Principles of Software Engineering
IT 437: Human Computer Interaction
IT 442: Project Management and Practice
IT 445: Advanced Web Programming
IT 485: Special Topics in Information Technology
IT 497: Directed Study in Information Technology
For complete course descriptions, please refer to the course catalog. Courses are listed in alphabetical order.
Please refer to the curriculum requirements for detailed information and schedule of courses to earn a degree in Information Technology.
Opportunities After Graduation
Studying Information Technology provides students the technical and management skills to enter a number of fields, including:
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Business or systems analyst
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Application developer
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Systems integrator
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IT Liason
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End-user support
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Network manager
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Vendor representative
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Technical support specialist
For More Information
To learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, please contact:
Janet Prichard, PhD
Associate Professor and IT Coordinator
Department of Computer Information Systems
prichard@bryant.edu
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