The Associate of Applied Business degree in Information Technology provides students with a core curriculum of programming, operating systems and networks, website development and workgroup productivity technologies.
The degree program articulates to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree and the certificate in Computer Forensics and Information Security.
The Information Technology major comprises the following concentrations:
The Application Development Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and positions such as computer programmer/application developer using industry-standard languages and technologies.
The General Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and entry-level positions in which the computer staff are expected to perform a wide variety of technical duties.
The Internet/Multimedia Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and positions in Web development, social media and digital media.
The Network Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and positions in tech support and networking including the design, installation, and improvement of computer networks and related hardware/software.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
Examples of Possible Careers
Computer Operations Manager
Database Manager
E-commerce Network Administrator
LAN Manager
Manager of Internet/Intranet Technology
Manager of Voice and Data Communications
Network Administrator
Technical Support Manager
Web Architect/Developer
January 2025
Geauga Campus
14111 Claridon-Troy Road,
BURTON,
Ohio,
44021, United States
January 2025
Ashtabula Campus
3300 Lake Road West,
ASHTABULA,
Ohio,
44004, United States
New first-year applicants must finish secondary school in their home country by the time of enrollment to be eligible for university (comparable to the completion of senior high school in the U.S.). A student who has previously enrolled in a post-secondary (higher education) institution is required to apply as a transfer student.
All international undergraduate applicants must submit an English language proficiency test score to be considered for a Kent State program unless they meet specific exceptions or apply for conditional admissions.
All undergraduate applicants must obtain one of the following:
TOEFL iBT: 71; Home Edition iBT: 71
Revised PBT: 18 (average score)
IELTS Academic and IELTS indicator: 6.0
Duolingo:100
PTE Academic: 48
Completion of the Kent State University ESL Center Level 8 Intensive English program with a minimum of 3.75 out of 4.0 GPA
ELS Level 112 Intensive English Program completion
SAT: a minimum of 510 evidence-based reading and writing
ACT: a minimum of 21 in English
Application Deadlines: October 1 for Spring Semester; June 1 for Fall Semester.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.