Computer Information Technology Major: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Option (B.S.)

Program Overview

The Computer Information Technology major with the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Option (B.S.) equips students with proficiency in information technology, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The program emphasizes the business use of information and the implementation of computing technology, preparing graduates for careers in information technology management, systems analysis, application development, and more. The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Option provides additional skills in entrepreneurial mindset, venture management, and marketing.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Computer Information Technology major with the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Option (B.S.)
emphasizes information management and processing within organizations and the use of technology to create, exchange, store, and apply information effectively. It focuses on the business use of information and the implementation of computing technology. Graduates are equipped for careers as application development programmers, information systems planners and designers, and information systems managers.
• Objectives:
To provide proficiency in information technology, encompassing programming fundamentals, software tools, network systems, and databases, along with their corresponding web interfaces and applications. To cultivate both practical skills and theoretical knowledge in information technology, enabling graduates to make valuable contributions to organizations across various sectors. To promote effective critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in the field of information technology. To equip graduates with the skills to evaluate the technological needs of users and develop appropriate strategies for addressing those needs through hardware and software solutions.

Outline:

• Program Content: The program includes core courses in computer information technology, encompassing programming fundamentals, advanced software tools, foundations of cybersecurity, computer and network systems, human-computer interaction, virtualization and cloud computing, database management systems, systems analysis and design, and an integrative capstone.
• Option in Entrepreneurship and Innovation: This option focuses on developing entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of this program may pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:
Information Technology Management Systems Analysis Application Development Software Development Network Administration Database Management Information Security