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Online ExcelTrack® Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

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Program at a Glance

  • Control your pace, your deadlines, how many courses you take at a time, and which resources will help you learn best.
  • Move quickly past the IT topics you know and spend time on the things you don’t.
  • Work directly with faculty to ensure you’ve learned all the material.
  • Take as many 1-credit courses as you want in a term and pay one flat tuition rate.
  • Choose from seven concentrations:
Upcoming Start Dates

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Course Effort
You Control Your Pace
Course Length
10-Week Terms
Tuition Rate per Term
$2,500

ExcelTrack® Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Overview

Technology-based careers exist in nearly every industry, offering diverse opportunities for job applicants with the right credentials. ExcelTrack® is a personalized, competency-based education that gives you more control over how you learn. Earn the same high-quality bachelor’s degree in IT as a traditional Purdue Global online program—only faster and for less money.*

Designed for highly disciplined, self-motivated learners with strong professional knowledge, ExcelTrack® is centered on real-world career experiences and builds on the skills and knowledge you’ve already mastered.

Once enrolled in the online IT bachelor's degree, you take a series of assessments to demonstrate what you already know and move quickly past those topics. That way, you’ll focus on developing the IT skills that are immediately applicable to your workplace. A faculty member will work with you to ensure you’re on track to successfully complete each course.

Flexibility

Speed up or slow down as much as you want, based on your schedule and personal learning path. You are evaluated by how well you demonstrate competencies, not by how long it takes to learn them.

Focused Learning

Each ExcelTrack® course is a single credit, covering a particular skill or piece of knowledge. You advance based on what you already know, and spend time only on what you need to learn.

Savings

Take as many 1-credit classes as you want every term for a flat rate of $2,500, excluding fees. Taking more credits per term lowers the average cost per credit.

See the University Catalog for policy and degree plan information specific to this program.

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Is ExcelTrack® Right for You?
  • You are a self-motivated, driven student with strong time management skills.
  • You have 3 years of experience working in a setting relevant to your program of study.
  • You have successfully completed at least 3 courses at an accredited college or university.

If you decide to enroll, you must complete orientation before you start classes.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ExcelTrack®

Purdue Global's School of Business and Information Technology has received programmatic accreditation for the following programs:

With ABET accreditation, students, employers, and all those served by the University can be confident that a program meets the quality standards that produce graduates prepared to enter a global workforce.

Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Admissions Requirements

You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You are also encouraged to complete orientation before you start classes. Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

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Ways to Save

  • Transfer Credits

    Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.

    Save Time and Money on Your Degree

  • Prior Work Experience

    You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.

    Your Experience Counts

  • Financial Aid

    Title IV federal financial aid is available for many of our degree programs.

    Financial Aid FAQ

  • Grants

    Learn about federal financial grants and loan programs that may be available.

    Federal and State Grants

  • Prior Military Experience

    We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.

    Credit for Military Training

Program Costs
$2,500.00 current cost per term
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Tuition does not include University fees and associated program fees. View tuition and fee information or contact an Admissions Advisor for more information.

Prepare to Sit for Industry Certifications

This program provides a solid foundation to pursue IT industry certifications.‡

Earn Credit for Prior Certification

If you’ve already completed certification exams, you may be eligible for credit toward your degree. Learn more about eligible IT certification exams.

Take a Career Assessment Discover your work interests and use them to chart your ideal career path. Learn More

What Courses Will I Take?

The ExcelTrack® IT program consists of 174 single-credit courses as well as a 6-credit capstone course.

All bachelor’s in information technology courses are updated regularly by our dedicated curriculum department and advisory board to ensure they reflect the most recent developments in the field.

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Sample Courses
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Network Security Concepts
  • Programming Concepts
  • Website Development
  • Project Management I

Program Requirements

  • Core Credits
    45
  • Major Credits
    93
  • Elective Credits
    42
  • Total Credits
    180

IT Concentrations

Choose from seven career-focused concentrations:

  • Prepare for management roles in IT and choose from a selection of electives including certified ethical hacking, CISSP, application development, and more.

  • Study fundamental topics in computer forensics, network administration, intrusion detection, and incident response.

  • Master the Microsoft operating system in a cloud environment; learn how to design, configure, and maintain network routing and switching; and more.

  • Focus on the C# programming language in software design and development, including web and mobile applications. C# is an object-oriented, component-oriented programming language.

  • Use the Java programming language to design, develop and write programs across devices. Java remains the most popular language for application software development.

  • Explore software development concepts using the Python programming language while applying related approaches to data structures, algorithms, web services, graphics, mobile, and multimedia. Python is a versatile language known for its beginner friendliness, making it widely used.

  • Study advanced software design and development concepts using JavaScript and PHP. JavaScript is a client-side scripting language while PHP is a server-side scripting language.

Career Opportunities

Employment in the computer and information technology field is expected to grow much faster than average, adding more than 682,000 new jobs from 2021 to 2031.†

Whether you’re preparing for entry-level management positions or want to advance your current career, earning your online bachelor’s degree in IT can help you pursue opportunities in fields such as database management, network administration, programming, website development, and information security.

Top 5 Skills Employers Are Looking for:

  1. Critical Thinking
  2. Active Listening
  3. Systems Analysis
  4. Programming
  5. Systems Evaluation

Top Jobs With This Degree

Labor market, salary, and projected growth information are supplied by Emsi. Average salary range is based on national data. Projected growth represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018–2030) at the state level and is based on your geographic location. Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, and opportunities for employment. Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

Get to Know Our Faculty

Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.

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grad hat icon 100% IT faculty members who have advanced degrees
diploma icon 36% IT faculty members who hold a doctorate
tablet icon 395 Faculty publications in 2021–2022
student at desk icon More Than 38,000 Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2021–2022

Advanced and Doctoral Degrees: Statistics include all Purdue Global IT faculty members. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, May 2022.
Publications and Development Hours: Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2022. 2021–2022 academic year.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

*ExcelTrack® is designed to advance your progress based on existing knowledge; however, degree pace and time and cost savings will vary by individual. Students must enroll in a minimum number of credits per term to remain eligible for financial aid. Refer to the Financial Information section of the University Catalog for additional information. Enrollees will pay a per-term resource fee and associated program fees. Program includes a traditional 6-credit capstone course; however, tuition is charged at the ExcelTrack® rate.

†Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer and Information Technology Occupations, www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

‡Certification Exams: Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Purdue Global program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.