Outcomes and Objectives
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Program Educational Objectives
The BSIT Program will help its graduates to:
- Have the ability to hold progressively more responsible positions in the IT field, including positions that are supervisory or managerial in nature.
- Engage in life-long learning and professional development.
- Communicate effectively as an IT professional with users, peers, and higher management.
- Work effectively on teams, whether as a participant or as a leader.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior as an IT professional and sensitivity to the impact of technology on society.
- Pursue and successfully complete an advanced degree if desired.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the program will have an ability to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline
- Identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of computing-based systems. [IT]
Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology
Program Educational Objectives
The BASIT Program will help its graduates to:
- Have the ability to hold progressively more responsible positions in the IT field, including positions that are supervisory or managerial in nature.
- Engage in life-long learning and professional development.
- Communicate effectively as an IT professional with users, peers, and higher management.
- Work effectively on teams, whether as a participant or as a leader.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior as an IT professional and sensitivity to the impact of technology on society.
- Pursue and successfully complete an advanced degree if desired.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the program will have an ability to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline
- Identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of computing-based systems. [IT]
Master of Science in Information Technology
Upon graduation, MSIT graduates should be able to:
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Identify, assess, and implement IT solutions through team projects and research;
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Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of one or two information technology areas;
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Have the ability to assume leadership positions within an IT organization, using accepted industry standards and best practices where appropriate.