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Information Technology

Our Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (IT) program is designed to prepare students for a successful professional career in the rapidly evolving IT field.

The program equips students with robust technical skills and a deep understanding of IT practices within real-world contexts, preparing them to tackle complex problems across various settings.

A key component of the program is its emphasis on hands-on experience. Students gain practical knowledge through participation in industrial internships and industry-sponsored projects, ensuring they are well-prepared to apply their skills in professional environments.

The B.S. in Information Technology is the validated Program of Study (PoS) by the National Security Agency (NSA).

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Program OverviewMajor RequirementsMinor Requirements

Adding a minor in IT: Students interested in adding this minor, contact Dr. Lanyu Xu. Once approved, contact CSE Administrative Assistant, Sherry Rank ([email protected])

Concentrations

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers optional major-dependent concentrations to students interested in broadening their knowledge in a specific area and wishing to include this concentration in their degree. The concentrations are only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology.

Combined B.S/M.S. programs

Combined bachelor/master degree programs provide students an opportunity to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree in less time than would be required if the two degrees were done independently. Students accepted for the B.S./M.S. program must have a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.2. Students may apply to the B.S./M.S. program and be offered deferred admission to the graduate program during their junior year.

The B.S. in Information Technology program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Information Technology Program Criteria.

Contact:
Lanyu Xu, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and  Academic Programs Coordinator
(248) 370-4079
[email protected]

Objectives and Outcomes

The B.S. in Information Technology Educational Objectives are a set of skills that are necessary to function successfully in modern IT practice.

The objectives of the IT program are to produce graduates who will:

  1. work productively as problem solvers and providers of IT solutions in multi-disciplinary environments, including the automotive and health settings
  2. remain current in their profession through lifelong learning
  3. exhibit leadership and exercise their profession with the highest level of ethics, and social responsibility

Student Outcomes are a set of skills that assure the achievement of the IT program educational objectives. Before graduating, students will acquire abilities to:

  1. analyze a complex computing problem and 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.

School of Engineering and Computer Science

Engineering Center, Room 301
115 Library Drive
Rochester , MI 48309-4479
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Dean's Office (248) 370-2217
Academic Advising (248) 370-2201
[email protected]
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