B.S. in Information Technology
Innovate the tech of tomorrow. Transform yourself today.
To compete in the world of information technology, you need a STEM-designated degree that delivers real-world training, offers additional specializations to prepare you to pursue professional certifications, and showcases your accomplishments and skills to future employers and the digital world.
Technology is the backbone of any business or organization. That’s why employers must seek highly-qualified professionals with the most relevant and up-to-date knowledge, tech-savvy skill set, and ethical principles. Saint Mary’s B.S. in Information Technology program is designed to equip you with the tools to stand out as a competent, trained, and highly-skilled IT professional.
This STEM-designated program provides you with hands-on learning based on real-world scenarios to maximize the skills you’ll need in your IT career. As a graduate, you’ll be prepared to manage technical challenges and develop innovative solutions in the private and public sectors. Develop skills in various IT areas, including:
- Basic computer programming
- Business intelligence
- Cloud computing
- Database design and management
- Information security
- Network administration
Complete the standard Information Technology program, or select a specialization to stand out:
- Business Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Network Administration
The cybersecurity and network administration specializations will give you industry-leading knowledge and the confidence to pursue the CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA Network+ certifications, the gold standard for IT professionals.
Responsible best practices, ethics, and social responsibility are emphasized throughout your coursework and embedded in your program. You’ll learn to lead with character and integrity, becoming a force of goodness in your career, your community, and your life.
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Program Highlights
This STEM-designated program equips you with the tools to stand out as a highly-skilled IT professional. Boost your career prospects by adding a specialization in business intelligence, cybersecurity, or network administration.
Program Features
What Makes it Special
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Complete this program in as little as two years -
STEM-designated program
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Specializations in: Business intelligence, Cybersecurity, Network administration
Digital Badging
Show your social connections and professional network the value of your IT skills by earning a digital badge upon completion of this program. Get the recognition you deserve — and gain the professional edge in the IT field
What You'll Learn
What You’ll Learn
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Information technology concepts and applications, and basic computer programming concepts
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Designing systems for business applications
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Cybersecurity issues and cybersecurity administration strategies
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Organizational data management, database design, and relational database retrieval
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Cloud computing applications by organizations
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Ethical implications of information technology-related actions
Where You’ve Been. It's Just as Important as Where You’re Going.
Prior credits earned, past work experience, military service. They all count toward finishing your degree. All of them. Get maximum credit for what you already know, so you’re not starting over — you’re finishing stronger.
When we say “it’s never too late,” we mean it. Whether you last went to school 30 years ago or you enrolled last year at technical college — transfer credits never expire. Submit your transcripts and we’ll get started creating a personalized B.S. in Information Technology degree plan for you. Find out how quickly you can earn your degree.
Stand Out with a Specialization
Complete the standard Information Technology program, or select a specialization to stand out:
Business Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Network Administration
The cybersecurity and network administration specializations will give you industry-leading knowledge and the confidence to pursue the CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA Network+ certifications, the gold standard for IT professionals.
Responsible best practices, ethics, and social responsibility are emphasized throughout your coursework and embedded in your program. You’ll learn to lead with character and integrity, becoming a force of goodness in your career, your community, and your life.
Show your social connections and professional network the value of your IT skills by earning a digital badge upon completion of this program. Get the recognition you deserve — and gain the professional edge in the IT field.
Course Catalog
Career Outlook
Careers in IT are diverse as technology itself. Pursue a career as a database administrator, network administrator, systems analyst, or information security analyst. The demand for computer and information systems managers is booming at a staggering rate of 11% from 2020 to 2023, with over 52,700 new job openings and a median annual salary of $151,150.1
Computer Systems Analyst
$99,270 per year*System Administrator
$80,600 per year*Network Architect
$120,520 per year*Web Developer
$77,200 per year*Web Developer job growth 2020-2030
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computers and Information Systems Managers at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm (visited March, 21, 2022).