About IT

Program Educational Objectives

• Hold progressively more responsible positions or become subject matter experts in the IT field.
• Engage in life-long learning and professional development.
• 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 Outcomes

Graduates of the Program will have an ability to:

• Analyze a complex computing problem and 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.
• Use systematic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals.

Program Educational Objectives

• Hold progressively more responsible positions or become subject matter experts in the IT field.
• Engage in life-long learning and professional development.
• 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 Outcomes

Graduates of the program will have an ability to:

• Analyze a complex computing problem and 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
• Use systematic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals.

Program Educational Objectives

• Take on leadership and strategic positions in IT, managing complex systems, teams, and projects in diverse organizational contexts.
• Leverage cutting-edge IT knowledge and tools to develop innovative solutions, contribute to technological advancement, and improve organizational performance.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development, staying current with emerging IT trends, methodologies, and industry certifications.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethical behavior and responsibility in technology implementation, with a focus on privacy, security, and the societal impacts of technology.
• Conduct impactful research or pursue further education, contributing to the body of knowledge in IT and related fields.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the program will have an ability to:

• Analyze a complex problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to elaborate solutions to it.
• Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of 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 and leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline. 

Program Educational Objectives

• Strategize, develop, deploy and lead cybersecurity efforts in an enterprise
• Respond to and recover from cybersecurity threats and incidents
• Manage cybersecurity risk to information assets
• Select and apply appropriate tools and methodologies to solve real-world cyber problems