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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Software Systems Engineering Specialization

Successful organizations use technology to find solutions to all kinds of business challenges. Individuals who understand how to use technology to contribute to productivity and the bottom line are in top demand.

Outcomes:

  • Differentiate between current computer networks, protocols, and the role of network management software in organizations.
  • Categorize the fundamentals of computer system security requirements.
  • Distinguish between the principles, concepts, and fundamentals of operating systems.
  • Apply database concepts and capabilities through the creation, organization, and maintenance of modern database systems.
  • Differentiate and categorize the legal, ethical, and social issues of information technology.
  • Create and design Enterprise Architecture.
  • Solve complex problems through the ability to program in at least one high level programming language.
  • Implement the goals, processes and techniques of software engineering through the development of a software application supported by a project plan.
  • Implement the goals and techniques of software engineering through the development of a complex application

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

ECON210Principles of Macroeconomics

4.5

ENGL101Composition and Critical Thinking

4.5

ENGL103Composition: Writing and Research

4.5

ENGL206Technical and Professional Writing

4.5

HIST101Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century

4.5

 
LITR201Literature: A Reflection of Life

4.5

or
HUMN201Introduction to the Fine Arts I

4.5

 
MATH109Introduction to Algebra

4.5

MATH112Analytic College Algebra

4.5

MATH203Applications of Discrete Mathematics

4.5

MATH301Data Driven Statistics

4.5

PHIL306Ethics for the Information Age

4.5

SCI101Introduction to the Sciences

4.5

SCI103Lab - Science and Technology

1.5

SCI201Environmental Science and Sustainability

4.5

SCI203Lab - Environmental Science and Sustainability

1.5

 
UNIV104Academic and Career Success

4.5

or
HUMNELEHumanities Elective

4.5
Total Credit Hours:66

Courses: Core

CS126Unix Fundamentals

4

 
CS250Fundamentals of Database Systems

4

or
CS251Fundamentals of Database Systems

4

 
CS362Structured Query Language for Data Management

4

CSS150Introduction to Computer Security

4

EM208Web Development I

4

IT106Introduction to Programming Logic

4

IT110Introduction to Programming

4

 
IT140Introduction to Operating Systems and Client/Server Environments

4

or
IT Elective
 
IT245Introduction to Network Management

4

IT254Spreadsheet Applications

4

IT401Information Technology Architectures

4

IT425Systems Analysis, Design and Integration

4

MPM210Introduction to Project Management

6

Total Credit Hours:54

Courses: Specialization

CS346User Interface Design

4

CS376Object Oriented Methods

4

CS455Software Requirements Engineering

4

CS457Software Design

4

CS459Software Testing

4

ELE BSIT Elective

4
 
MPM344Project Risk Management

4

or
IT Elective (4)
 
MPM357Project Performance and Quality Assurance

4

or
IT Elective 2 (4)
 
SWE311The Software Engineering Profession

4

SWE410Software Processes

4

SWE440Software Project Management

4

SWE441Human Elements in Projects and Organizations

4

SWE481Software Engineering Capstone I

4

SWE482Software Engineering Capstone II

4

Programming Track Choose a Programming Track from the list below

8
Total Credit Hours:64

Students choosing a Project Management focus will take the courses listed below in the Project Management track in place of CS 346, CS 376, SWE 481, SWE 482

MPM332Organizational Leadership

4

MPM346Contracts and Procurement

4

MPM434Project Scheduling and Cost

6

MPM468HR Project Management

6

Courses: Software Systems Engineering Programming Tracks

Java Track

IT151Introduction to Java Programming I

4

IT152Introduction to Java Programming II

4

C# Track

CS116C# Programming

4

CS216Intermediate C# Programming

4

Visual Basic Track

EBUS115Visual Basic Programming

4

EBUS215Intermediate Visual Basic Programming

4

Total Credit Hours: 184

Locations

  • Colorado Springs
  • Aurora (Denver Area)

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