Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Software Systems Engineering Specialization
Effective November 13, 2016, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Colorado Springs or Aurora Campuses.
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.
BSIT program competencies:
- Differentiate and evaluate computer operating system, networking and network management, computer system security and IT compliance and governance requirements and best practices.
- Apply database concepts and capabilities through the creation, organization and maintenance of modern database systems.
- Design, create, evaluate, and evolve enterprise architectures.
- 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 or using other software application supported by a project plan.
- Integrate applications, technology and devices to support Web development and augment solutions through the evaluation of emerging media and emerging technology.
- Apply project management concepts such as risk management, planning, scheduling, team building, leadership, project control, quality assurance, scope management, and change control.
Degree Requirements
Courses - Core
| CS126 | Unix Fundamentals | 4 |
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| CS250 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 4 |
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| CS251 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 4 |
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| CS362 | Structured Query Language for Data Management | 4 |
| CSS150 | Introduction to Computer Security | 4 |
| EM200 | Introduction to Website Development | 4 |
| IT106 | Introduction to Programming Logic | 4 |
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| IT140 | Introduction to Operating Systems and Client/Server Environments | 4 |
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| IT Elective | |
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| IT190 | Introduction to IT | 4 |
| IT204 | Fundamentals of Networking | 4 |
| IT254 | Spreadsheet Applications | 4 |
| IT401 | Information Technology Architectures | 4 |
| IT425 | Systems Analysis, Design and Integration | 4 |
| MPM210 | Introduction to Project Management | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 54 |
Courses - General Education
Courses: Specialization
| CS230 | Data Structures | 4 |
| CS377 | Object Oriented Methods | 4 |
| CS455 | Software Requirements Engineering | 4 |
| CS457 | Software Design | 4 |
| CS459 | Software Testing | 4 |
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| MPM344 | Project Risk Management | 4 |
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| IT Elective | |
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| MPM357 | Project Performance and Quality Assurance | 4 |
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| IT Elective 2 (4) | |
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| SWE311 | The Software Engineering Profession | 4 |
| SWE410 | Software Processes | 4 |
| SWE440 | Software Project Management | 4 |
| SWE441 | Human Elements in Projects and Organizations | 4 |
| SWE481 | Software Engineering Capstone I | 4 |
| SWE482 | Software 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 CS346, CS377, SWE441 SWE481, SWE482
| MPM332 | Organizational Leadership | 4 |
| MPM346 | Contracts and Procurement | 4 |
Courses: Software Systems Engineering Programming Tracks
Java Track
| IT151 | Introduction to Java Programming I | 4 |
| IT152 | Introduction to Java Programming II | 4 |
C# Track
| CS116 | C# Programming | 4 |
| CS216 | Intermediate C# Programming | 4 |
Visual Basic Track
| EBUS115 | Visual Basic Programming | 4 |
| EBUS215 | Intermediate Visual Basic Programming | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 184