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The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program offered by Westcliff University is an interdisciplinary program from a holistic perspective, with an emphasis on Information Technology. The program is designed to provide pathways for students who want to pursue careers in the growing field of Information Technology. The program focuses on addressing business challenges in the 21st century globalized economy by solving complex business problems and creating new opportunities with technology. The students pursuing this program will gain the necessary skills to solve challenges through data analysis and the use of Information Technologies. The objective of Westcliff University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program is to provide graduates with the technical acumen needed to solve business problems and innovate in order to remain competitive.
Duration4 years
LanguageEnglish
LocationOnline
Tuition fee$440 per credit hour *scholarships available
START DATESAnytime
NUMBER OF CREDITS120 credit hours
FormatFlexible 24/7 studies
AccreditationRegionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and globally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
STUDY CONTENTS
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate current and emerging technologies.
- Identify and gather user requirements to design user-friendly interfaces.
- Apply, configure, and manage IT technologies.
- Utilize data to help businesses gain insights to help them make better decisions.
- Access IT impact on individuals, organization, and the environment.
- Apply IT concepts and strategies to solve real world problems.
- Conduct research in the field of information technology and related fields.
Program Information
Core Course Requirements
- DATA 100 Introduction to Data Analytics 3 Credit Hours
- DATA 200 Applied Statistical Analytics 3 Credit Hours
- DATA 210 Database Design & Analytics 3 Credit Hours
- TECH 100 Introduction to Technology 3 Credit Hours
- TECH 110 Technology and Systems 3 Credit Hours
- TECH 220 Information Security 3 Credit Hours
- TECH 250 Technical Documentation and Communication 3 Credit Hours
- TECH 300 Internet of Things (IoT) 3 Credit Hours
- TECH 310 Management of Information Systems 3 Credit Hours
- TECH 320 Authorization and Access Control Management 3 Credit Hours
- TECH 330 Emerging Technologies 3 Credit Hours
- MTH 150 Discrete Mathematics 3 Credit Hours
- NET 100 Introduction to Networking 3 Credit Hours
- NET 200 Network Routing and Switching 3 Credit Hours
- NET 300 Cloud Computing 3 Credit Hours
- LDR 302 Introduction to Leadership 3 Credit Hours
- LDR 303 Foundations in Operations Management 3 Credit Hours
- CAP 490 Capstone Project 3 Credit Hours
- Communication Requirement (Choose 3 courses) 9 Credit Hours
- Mathematics Requirement (Choose 1 course) 3 Credit Hours
- Humanities Requirement (Choose 1 course) 3 Credit Hours
- Social And Behavioral Sciences Requirement (Choose 1 course) 3 Credit Hours
- Physical & Biological Sciences Requirement (Choose 1 course) 3 Credit Hours
- Open Integrative Studies- Requirement (Choose 1 course) 3 Credit Hours
- Open Integrative Studies Upper Division Requirement (Choose 1 course) 3 Credit Hours
- Integrative Studies Capstone Requirement (Choose 1 course) 3 Credit Hours
- INT 310 Undergraduate Internship* 1 Credit Hour 1 Credit Hours
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Areas of Concentration
AR/VR Mobile Game Development - The Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Mobile Game Development concentration is designed to lead students in preparation for a certification in Unity game development. Topics include simple game design concepts and structure, AI and intelligent behavior in Unity, Unity game development fundamentals, and technologies associated with augmented and virtual reality systems.
Cloud Computing - The Cloud Computing program is designed to provide students with a foundation in cloud computing technologies for business. This program is ideal for professionals who are interested in the field of cloud computing and who may have experience but do not have formal training. Students will learn technologies, processes, and management of systems including virtualization and storage, APIs and scripting, AWS and Azure, cloud security and disaster recovery, and strategic cloud implementation concepts for business applications.
Cybersecurity - The Cybersecurity Concentration is designed to advance the professional careers of technologists and computer scientists in the field of computer systems and information technology security. The certificate program is presented in a detailed and innovative approach that examines a variety of computer systems security topics, including cybersecurity essentials and network security; communications security techniques such as cryptography, computer forensics, threats and detection; information security management, and a proactive approach to designing cybersecurity for emerging technologies. Security policies on privacy and legal issues are also presented. Upon completion, graduates can design and implement cybersecurity measures and strategies across several sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, research and development, education, banking and finance, and international business.
Data Analytics - Provides an overview of quantitative methods essential for analyzing data, with an emphasis on business applications. Topics include identification of appropriate metrics and measurement methods, descriptive and inferential statistics, experimental design, parametric and non-parametric tests, simulation, and linear and logistic regression, categorical data analysis, and select unsupervised learning techniques. Standard and open-source statistical packages are used to apply techniques to real-world problems.
IT Project Management - The IT Project Management program is designed to provide students with a foundation in IT Project management based on the Project Management Book of Knowledge and Project Management Professional certification. This program is ideal for professionals who are interested in the field of project management and who may have experience but do not have formal training. Students will learn common methodologies used by project managers today focusing on project integration, scope, time, cost, leadership, schedule, risk, quality, and communications management. Graduate students will complete one additional graduate level assignment in each course.
Web Development - The Full Stack Coding Bootcamp offered by Westcliff University is a multidimensional concentration that bridges a path for students who want to pursue careers in the growing and exciting field of web development. The program focuses on creating dynamic and interactive experiences through a rigorous full stack coding curriculum. Students pursuing this program will gain the necessary skills for front-end and back-end development, all while preparing them for success in the professional world.
AR/VR Mobile Game Development - The Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Mobile Game Development concentration is designed to lead students in preparation for a certification in Unity game development. Topics include simple game design concepts and structure, AI and intelligent behavior in Unity, Unity game development fundamentals, and technologies associated with augmented and virtual reality systems.
Cloud Computing - The Cloud Computing program is designed to provide students with a foundation in cloud computing technologies for business. This program is ideal for professionals who are interested in the field of cloud computing and who may have experience but do not have formal training. Students will learn technologies, processes, and management of systems including virtualization and storage, APIs and scripting, AWS and Azure, cloud security and disaster recovery, and strategic cloud implementation concepts for business applications.
Cybersecurity - The Cybersecurity Concentration is designed to advance the professional careers of technologists and computer scientists in the field of computer systems and information technology security. The certificate program is presented in a detailed and innovative approach that examines a variety of computer systems security topics, including cybersecurity essentials and network security; communications security techniques such as cryptography, computer forensics, threats and detection; information security management, and a proactive approach to designing cybersecurity for emerging technologies. Security policies on privacy and legal issues are also presented. Upon completion, graduates can design and implement cybersecurity measures and strategies across several sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, research and development, education, banking and finance, and international business.
Data Analytics - Provides an overview of quantitative methods essential for analyzing data, with an emphasis on business applications. Topics include identification of appropriate metrics and measurement methods, descriptive and inferential statistics, experimental design, parametric and non-parametric tests, simulation, and linear and logistic regression, categorical data analysis, and select unsupervised learning techniques. Standard and open-source statistical packages are used to apply techniques to real-world problems.
IT Project Management - The IT Project Management program is designed to provide students with a foundation in IT Project management based on the Project Management Book of Knowledge and Project Management Professional certification. This program is ideal for professionals who are interested in the field of project management and who may have experience but do not have formal training. Students will learn common methodologies used by project managers today focusing on project integration, scope, time, cost, leadership, schedule, risk, quality, and communications management. Graduate students will complete one additional graduate level assignment in each course.
Web Development - The Full Stack Coding Bootcamp offered by Westcliff University is a multidimensional concentration that bridges a path for students who want to pursue careers in the growing and exciting field of web development. The program focuses on creating dynamic and interactive experiences through a rigorous full stack coding curriculum. Students pursuing this program will gain the necessary skills for front-end and back-end development, all while preparing them for success in the professional world.
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