Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BS)
Do you love trying to fix computer and network problems? Do you pride yourself on being able to find the solution everyone else is missing? If so, you may want to consider turning your natural talents into opportunities with training from the International Academy of Design & Technology. Our Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program can help you gain the knowledge and skills needed to implement, analyze and manage information systems.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of computer network, systems and database administrators is projected to increase by 30 percent from 2008-2018, much faster than the average for all occupations*. IADT can help you take advantage of these growing career opportunities by offering training in industry-relevant skills such as programming, scripting, security and management. Graduates of this bachelor-level program can go on to pursue a variety of career opportunities in the information technology industry.
IADT's Information Technology degree program offers a dynamic curriculum that includes instruction in client and server environments, system security, Linux, and scalable directory services. By taking a variety of innovative classes, you can gain comprehensive training in computer and small-network installation and administration.
Below is a sampling of course topics included in IADT's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program.* Classes are led by instructors with relevant career experience.
- Microcomputer Hardware
- Microcomputer Software
- Network Fundamentals
- Windows Workstation Administration
- Network Technologies
- Introduction to Programming and Logic
- End User Support
- Microsoft Server Administration
- Database Design and Development
- Linux Operating Systems
- Security Fundamentals
- Network Routing Concepts and Design
- Network Security
- Network Switching and Wireless Concepts
- Wide Area Network Concepts
- Database Administration
- Linux System Administration
- Messaging Servers
- Web Programming
- Information Systems Security
*Course curriculum is subject to change.
These are some of the potential opportunities in the field of Information Technology. With the right education and your own initiative, one of them could be in your future:
- Network Administrator
- Network Control Technician
- Network Operations Analyst
- Network Architect
- Systems Designer
- Systems Analyst
- IT Project Leader
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Program details may vary by campus. For more-specific information, please refer to the catalog for the campus that you plan to attend. IADT does not guarantee employment or salary. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Computer Network, Systems, and Database Administrator, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos305.htm (visited October 22, 2010). This is a national estimate and conditions in your location may be different.
*The offering of the laptop included in tuition for this program is not applicable for students at IADT-Online or IADT-San Antonio.