Information Technology, B.S.I.T.

Location(s): Statesboro, Armstrong-Savannah

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) is changing our world including how we live, work, learn and play. IT is becoming pervasive across almost everything we do. The same is true for businesses. A wide range of employment opportunities in IT exist because IT is required for most companies to be competitive or even to exist in today’s markets. IT remains one of the FASTEST GROWING JOB SECTORS in America. The IT program at Georgia Southern University prepares students to hit the ground running in emphases in information management, networking and datacenter management, cyber-security, web and mobile development, as well as our new data science concentration. Delivery of our curriculum involves significant HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES in world class facilities. Students are engaged and learn practical, current and applied skills that are valued by employers. Academic Alliances with industry partners provide IT majors with experience using state of the art equipment with access to professional level software; and our IT Internship program assures that students are WORK-READY when they graduate.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (IT) is an ABET-accredited 4-year undergraduate program for students interested in professions in IT fields. Students in the program will learn computing fundamentals (for example, programming, and data & system analysis), be familiar with various computing systems (for example, databases, data centers, and computer networks), solve technical problems, and make a positive contribution to society. Students will also be able to select an emphasis or a concentration in one of the following areas: Cyber Security, Data Science, Health Informatics, Information Management, Networks and Data Center, and Web and Mobile. All students will complete a capstone project and an internship program before graduation.

Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours

See Core IMPACTS for required courses in Core IMPACTS and Additional Course Requirements.

General Requirements (Core IMPACTS): 42 Credit Hours

COMM 1110 - Public Speaking (3 Credit Hours) (Recommended in Arts, Humanities, and Ethics)
MATH 1111 - College Algebra (3 Credit Hours) (Recommended in Mathematics and Quantitative Skills)
MATH 1441 - Calculus I (4 Credit Hours) (Recommended in Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences) or students may substitute MATH 1232 - Survey of Calculus (3 Credit Hours) ¹

Additional Requirements: 4 Credit Hours

Field of Study Requirements: 18 Credit Hours

Major Requirements: 30-31 Credit Hours

One credit hour carryover from Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences₁.

General B.S.I.T. Degree (No Concentration): 12-21 Credit Hours

IT 4530 - Senior Capstone Project (3 Credit Hours)

Major Electives: 9-18 Credit Hours

Select 9-18 credit hours:

Optional Area(s) of Emphasis: 9-18 Credit Hours

Students may choose to use major electives to complete one or more of the following Areas of Emphasis:

Web and Mobile
Information Management,
Network and Data Center
Cyber Security

See below for requirements.

Concentration in Data Science: 21 Credit Hours

In lieu of the general degree pathway, students may choose a concentration in Data Science. See below for requirements.

General Electives: 8-18 Credit Hours

Students pursuing the general B.S.I.T. must choose a minimum of 9 upper-division credit hours, unless they have two Areas of Emphasis.

Students pursuing the Data Science B.S.I.T. concentration must choose a minimum of 3 upper-division credit hours.

Total Credit Hours: 124

¹While MATH 1441 Calculus I is 4 credit hours, only 3 credit hours will count toward fulfilling Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences. The remaining credit hour will be applied toward Major Requirements.

Areas of Emphasis

To pursue a specific B.S.I.T specialization, select and complete a full set of program electives from one or two of the following Emphasis Areas:

Web and Mobile:

Total Credit Hours: 9

Information Management:

Total Credit Hours: 9

Network and Data Center:

Total Credit Hours: 9

Cyber Security:

Total Credit Hours: 9

Area of Concentration

Data Science

Total Credit Hours: 21

Other Degree Requirements

A minimum grade of “C” is required in all Major Requirements.

Advisement

Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit the Academic Advisement catalog page.