Associate of Applied Business Degree in Information Technology

USA

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What will I learn?

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:

  • Demonstrate core IT competency in networking and convergence; servers, storage and virtualization; client computing and user support; digital media and immersive technology; database and information management; and programming and application development
  • Function effectively as a member of a diverse team to accomplish common goals
  • Read and interpret technical information, as well as listen effectively to, communicate orally with, and write clearly for a wide range of audiences
  • Engage in continuous learning as well as research and assess new ideas and information to provide the capabilities for lifelong learning
  • Exhibit professional, legal and ethical behavior
  • Demonstrate business awareness and workplace effectiveness.

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

Which department am I in?

College of Applied and Technical Studies

Study options

Full Time (63 Hours)

Tuition fees
US$22,316.00 per year
Start date

January 2025

Venue

Geauga Campus

14111 Claridon-Troy Road,

BURTON,

Ohio,

44021, United States

Full Time (63 Hours)

Tuition fees
US$22,316.00 per year
Start date

January 2025

Venue

Ashtabula Campus

3300 Lake Road West,

ASHTABULA,

Ohio,

44004, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

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