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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.

 

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification.  As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Outcomes

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

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

EM200Introduction to Website Development

4
IT106Introduction to Programming Logic

4

 
IT140Introduction to Operating Systems and Client/Server Environments

4

or
IT Elective
 
IT190Introduction to IT

4

IT204Fundamentals of Networking

4
IT254Spreadsheet Applications

4

IT401Information Technology Architectures

4

IT425Systems Analysis, Design and Integration

4

MPM210Introduction to Project Management

6

Total Credit Hours:54

Courses - General Education

COMS201Technical and Professional Writing

4.5
ELEELEHUMNHumanities Elective

4.5
ELEELESCIScience Elective

4.5
ELEELESCI1Science Elective 1

4.5
ELEELESCILABScience Lab Elective

1.5
ELEELESCILAB1Science Lab Elective 1

1.5
ELEELESOCSocial Science Elective

4.5
ELEELEUSUS History/US Government Elective

4.5
ENGL104Introductory Written Communication

4.5
ENGL105Professional Written Communications

4.5
MATH109Introduction to Algebra

4.5

MATH112Analytic College Algebra

4.5

MATH225Applications of Discrete Mathematics and Statistics

4.5
PHIL101Introduction to Ethics

4.5

SOCL102Introductory Sociology

4.5

 
UNIV104Academic and Career Success

4.5

or
HUMELEHumanities Elective

4.5
Total Credit Hours:66

Courses: Specialization

CS230Data Structures

4

CS377Object Oriented Methods

4

CS455Software Requirements Engineering

4

CS457Software Design

4

CS459Software Testing

4

 
MPM344Project Risk Management

4

or
IT Elective
 
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 CS346, CS377, SWE441 SWE481, SWE482

MPM332Organizational Leadership

4

MPM346Contracts and Procurement

4

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

 

Area of Study

  • Information Technology

Degree Level

  • Bachelor