Program offered is a Bachelor.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree focuses on preparing students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the theoretical and applied uses of information technology in various business applications. This program provides a foundation for understanding the function and process of computer programming. Students study system analysis, design, and develop code using appropriate programming methodology. Case studies and hands-on projects help students gain the communication skills, critical thinking and technical competencies required in the workplace. South University offers Bachelor's degree students in Information Technology the opportunity to tailor their degree studies by selecting from three areas of specialization: Network Administration, Web Administration, and Database Administration. These areas of emphasis also represent the variety of information technology fields that students will be prepared to pursue upon graduation from the program.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program culminates in a capstone project, a two-course sequence that focuses on the student's area of emphasis and allows the student to apply the concepts and skills he or she has learned in real and simulated business situations.

Areas of Specialization

Network Administration and Management

Students learn to design, install, configure, problem solve and troubleshoot enterprise networks, while achieving business goals by building and maintaining security solutions, LANs, and private and public networks.

Web Development and Administration

Focuses coursework on a variety of Web tools and technologies (such as multimedia, graphics, scripting, authoring tools, imaging tools and animation tools) for use in ecommerce and networking applications.

Database Development and Administration

Presents students with the opportunity to acquire the skills and experience needed to control data, design solutions for data storage (including backup and recovery operations) and transfer database information to physical devices such as wireless units.

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