Bachelor of Science in Computing - Information Technology

USA

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What will I learn?

If you like working with computers and you want a career in a growing field, Information Technology (IT) is for you. The IT program at SRU teaches you the techniques needed for creating highly interactive computer systems while strengthening your problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. As a graduate of this program, you'll have the technical expertise to manage computing systems used by programmers, database managers, remote employees, and customers.

WHY CHOOSE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY?

Students choose the SRU Information Technology program for a few key reasons:

Career Opportunity: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in information technology is projected to grow 12% from 2012 to 2022. The median salary for an IT professional was $72,560 in May 2012.

Student-Focused Environment: All our faculty members have PhDs in computer science or related fields. They're committed to providing you a quality education and helping you succeed.

State-of-the-Art Equipment: With four smart classrooms, an artificial intelligence/robotics lab, an architecture lab, a networking lab, and an undergraduate research lab, you'll have abundant opportunity to practice and apply your technical skills.

Internships: Information Technology majors are regularly placed with companies like Bayer Corporation, US Steel, Highmark Blue Shield, and McKesson Robotics. You'll gain valuable work experience, academic credit, and a paycheck.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

The IT program at SRU gives you the opportunity to examine information gathering, retrieval, management, and storage capabilities. You'll build a solid foundation in computing, including:

Client-side and server-side web programming

System administration and management

Computer networking

Information management

System analysis

IT solution implementation

Incorporation of audio and video into software applications

System and network security

CAREERS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SRU Information Technology graduates have the background knowledge and skill for careers in computing and related fields, including:

IT specialist and help desk technician

Web developer and programmer

Network and computer system administrator

System analyst

Information security analyst

Which department am I in?

College of Health, Environment and Science

Study options

Full Time (Minimum of 120 credits)

Tuition fees
$15,895.00 (13,28,791) per year
Start date

Expected August, December 2024

Venue

College of Health, Environment and Science

1 Morrow Way,

SLIPPERY ROCK,

Pennsylvania,

16057, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

International applicants who have not enrolled in any post secondary institution since graduating high school should apply as freshmen. Advanced standing may be considered for those students who have completed IB programs, GCE A-levels (advanced or advanced subsidiary) examinations.

English language requirements: Applicants must score a minimum of 61 on the internet based test (iBT), a minimum of 500 on the written test or a minimum of a 173 on the computer based test. Applicants must receive an overall IELTS score at band 6.0 or above.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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