Information Technology - Major

The mission of the Information Technology major is to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of how to design and integrate information technology solutions to the business needs facing the modern organization. This program will supply the student with the necessary business and technology skills while building critical decision-making, teamwork and leadership skills to gain an entry-level position that could lead to a career as a leader in our knowledge-based global industry.

Successful completion of the Information Technology program will allow students to:

• Gain a foundation of computer and information systems knowledge and skills needed to be successful in a modern business environment
• Understand how to develop technological solutions which are technically, operationally, and ethically sound
• Acquire sufficient knowledge of business and management to understand general business processes and functions and the effect of technology upon them
• Understand the implications and influences of economics, ethics and globalization on business processes and functions
• Gain an understanding of the key role technology plays in both tactical and strategic business planning
• Develop skills in the areas of oral and written communication, critical thinking, analysis and teamwork
• Understand the importance of life-long learning

According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the employment of computing professionals is expected to increase much faster than average as technology becomes more sophisticated and organizations continue to adapt and integrate these technologies.

Job increases will be driven by very rapid growth in computer system design and related services, which is projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. economy.