Granite State College: University System of New Hampshire

Information Technology (B.S.)

Information Technology is a discipline that focuses on information, its management and processing within an organization, and the application of technology to create, exchange, store, and use information in that context. The focus is on the business use of information and the application of computing technology to generate, exchange, and store that information. Students graduating with this degree will typically follow career paths as applications development programmers, planners and designers of information systems, and information systems managers within organizations. The degree provides versatility through a best practices approach to the core areas of Information Technology.

Students will:

  • Possess proficiency in information technology, including programming fundamentals, software, network systems, and databases, as well as their relevant web interfaces and applications.
  • Demonstrate both practical skills and theoretical knowledge of information technology, enabling graduates to make a professional contribution to organizations across sectors.
  • Engage in effective critical thinking and problem-solving in the field of information technology.
  • Assess the needs of technology users and articulate appropriate strategies for meeting those needs through hardware and software.
 

  

Early Course Group Taken early in the degree program.
CRIT 500 Critical Thinking 4 cr
CMPL 511 Software Tools 4 cr
ENG 500 Writing Process 4 cr
MATH 502 College Math 4 cr
COMM 550, 551, or 553 Communication Requirement 4 cr
CMPL 515 Programming Fundamentals 4 cr
Middle Course Group Taken in the middle of the degree program.
CMPL 518 Visual Programming I 4 cr
CMPL 612 Advanced Software Tools 4 cr
Upper Course Group Taken near the end of the degree program.
CMPL 614 Computer and Network Systems 4 cr
CMPL 618 Visual Programming II 4 cr
CMPL 622 Human Computer Interaction 4 cr
CMPL 628 Visual Programming III 4 cr
MGMT 622 Database Management Systems 4 cr
MGMT 623 Systems Analysis and Design 4 cr
Capstone Course Taken after all other requirements in the major.
CMPL 650 Best Practices in Information Technology 4 cr
Anytime Courses Choose courses of interest in these areas at any time to fill openings in your degree program.
Arts and Culture 4 cr
Literature and Ideas 4 cr
History and Politics 4 cr
Social Science 4 cr
Science (2 Courses) 8 cr
General Electives Choose additional courses to reach required total of 124 credits.
Global Perspectives Requirement Choose 1 course designated as a Global Perspectives (GP) course.
Total 124 cr (minimum)

*Important Note: Transfer credits, Exams, Prior Learning Credit, and grades earned will impact the above.

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