Information Technology Degree Program Information Session March 17

Information Technology Degree Program Information Session March 17, 2021

Session Overview • BSIT program • BASIT program 2

Background • We offer Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) and Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology (BASIT) degree • Both are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www. abet. org. • Prepares for career in IT strategy, development and administration of integrated computing, management • Courses are offered on-line, hybrid (half in class and half online), and in class. 3

Career in IT Employment in information technology occupations is projected to grow 11% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. These occupations are projected to add about 531, 200 new jobs. Demand for these workers will stem from greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data, and information security. https: //www. bls. gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home. htm 4

Example role and Salary https: //www. bls. gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home. htm 5

BSIT- Program structure • 120 Credit hour total • Gen. Ed – 42 Credit hours • Area F – 18 Credit hours • Major required – 40 Credit hours • Concentration – 15 Credit hours (changed from 12) • Free elective – 5 Credit hours 6

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Program structure – Required courses 8

Program structure - Concentration 9

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More information • Student Clubs • Hackathon • https: //ccse. kennesaw. edu/events/hackathon -2021 -social. php 13

More information • Student Clubs – AITP – 3 C – WIT 14