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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Software Systems Engineering Concentration

Effective February 11, 2025, this program is no longer available for future enrollments.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree program provides instruction in computer system architecture, networking, database and security, as well as broad technical subjects such as programming, network management, system administration, cloud computing, IT system development, project management and ethics. This program has a General Track and three concentrations: Network Management, Security, and Software System Engineering.

The BSIT program is designed to provide students with a strong technical background as well as analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills that enable them to contribute as professionals to a variety of technical roles, which can include planning, designing, developing, integrating, configuring, administrating, and supporting various types of enterprise information systems, ranging from email and any type of data servers, to cloud computing based mission critical business specific IT applications and services, within the various fields of information technology and the high-tech industry.

 

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.

Mission Statement

Through innovative industry-current curricula and technology-enabled student-centered teaching, the College of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology empowers students to become motivated, creative, ethical, and skillful professionals who can resolve challenges in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology in order to meet the needs of the digital economy.

Program Accreditation and Alignments

Outcomes for this program align with the educational standards of ABET.

 

Outcomes

General:

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  6. Identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of computing-based systems.

Concentration Learning Outcomes:

Software Systems Engineering:

  1. Design and develop software with various software engineering processes and methods to support the various organization needs.

Degree Requirements

Courses - General Education

COMS102Dynamic Interactions and Professional Presence

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
Total Credit Hours:66

Courses - Core

CS119Introduction of Programming

4
CS126Unix Fundamentals

4

or
CS227Linux Programming

4
CS251Fundamentals of Database Systems

4

or
CS253Introduction to Database Systems

4
CS346User Interface Design

4
CS362Structured Query Language for Data Management

4

or
CS221SQL Programming

4
CSS150Introduction to Computer Security

4

CSS200Principles of Network Security

4

EM200Introduction to Website Development

4
IT100Introduction to Information Technology

4
IT140Introduction to Operating Systems and Client/Server Environments

4

IT175Introduction to Cloud Computing

4

IT204Fundamentals of Networking

4
IT225IT Support Systems

4

IT304Computer Networks and Communications

4
IT326Network Infrastructure Administration

4

IT401Information Technology Architectures

4

IT415Business Intelligence

4

IT425Systems Analysis, Design and Integration

4

IT496ISM Team Project

4
MPM210Introduction to Project Management

6

ElectivesSelect 12 credits of IT related courses

12
Total Credit Hours:94

Courses: Concentration

CS455Software Requirements Engineering

4

CS457Software Design

4

CS459Software Testing

4

CSS300Vulnerability Assessment and Management

4

IT454Security Management

4

SWE410Software Processes

4

Total Credit Hours:24

Total Credit Hours: 184

 

Area of Study

  • Information Technology

Degree Level

  • Bachelor

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