Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Onsite
Program Overview
The University of Cincinnati's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) prepares students for careers in the IT industry with a focus on data, game development, networking, and software application development. Students engage in hands-on learning experiences, senior design projects, and paid co-ops with reputable employers.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program at the University of Cincinnati prepares students to become experts in the IT industry by focusing on essential IT concepts. The program offers four concentrations:
- Data Technologies: This concentration focuses on the analysis, management, and utilization of data.
- Game Development and Simulation: This concentration focuses on the design, development, and implementation of games and simulations. Students learn about game engines, programming languages, and game design principles.
- Networking and Systems Administration: This concentration focuses on the design, implementation, and maintenance of computer networks. Students learn about network protocols, network security, and system administration.
- Software Application Development: This concentration focuses on the design, development, and implementation of software applications. Students learn about programming languages, software development methodologies, and software testing. Students gain practical experience through the development and creation of an IT solution in their senior year and learn from current professionals through co-op experiences.
Teaching:
The BSIT program emphasizes hands-on learning, with almost all major courses requiring projects and lab experience. Students participate in a two-semester senior design experience, where they develop a real-life IT solution and present it to the community at the annual IT Expo.
Careers:
The BSIT program prepares students for a wide range of careers in the IT industry. Typical positions held by recent graduates include:
- Software Developer
- Programmer
- Web Developer
- Network Administrator/Manager
- System Administrator
- Network Engineer
- Security Risk Auditor
- Penetration Tester
- Help Center Analyst
- Internet Engineer
- IT Consultant
- Business Systems Consultant
- Implementation Engineer
- OS Analyst
- Simulation Programmer
- Mobile Game Designer
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Database Administrator Recent employers include:
- Worldpay from FIS
- General Electric
- Kroger Company
- Insight
- Cincom Systems
- Convergys
- Duke Energy
- Ford Motor Co.
- General Mills
- Sigma Tek
- The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
- U.S. Bank
- UGS
Other:
- The BSIT program was the first in Ohio and one of the first ten in the nation to receive accreditation from the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).
- The program requires five semesters of cooperative education (co-op), providing students with paid work experience in the IT industry.
- The IT program emphasizes problem-solving, communication, hands-on skills, innovation, and integration, where technology serves the mission and interests of users and organizations.
