Online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Overview

As demand for IT talent continues to exceed the supply, employers are rethinking their approaches to recruiting, training, and management.^† Purdue Global’s online bachelor’s degree in information technology helps prepare you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet this demand and advance in this dynamic field.

This bachelor’s degree in information technology is designed to provide the technical knowledge and communication, critical thinking, and creative skills relevant to the modern workplace. Coursework is focused on preparing you 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.
• Identify and analyze user needs to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of computing-based systems.

Degree Concentrations

Information technology concentrations allow you to personalize your education by focusing your electives on an area of study that best fits your desired career path. Choose from four options:

• Information security and assurance: Study topics in computer forensics, network administration, and intrusion detection and incident response.
• IT management: Choose electives in diverse areas such as certified ethical hacking, CISSP, application development, project management, and information system security.
• Network administration: Focus on infrastructure design and troubleshooting networks.
• Programming and software development: Explore software development concepts and programming languages such as C#, Java, and a combination of PHP, Javascript, HTML5, and CSS for web development.

Course Outcomes

Students are assessed each term on their mastery of the course outcomes, which measure the skills, knowledge, abilities, and behaviors employers expect. A summary of these assessments can be found here. To access recent enrollment and graduation rate data for this program, view this document.

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

Take the Next Step in Your Education and Career

Prepare to Sit for Industry Certifications

This program provides a solid foundation to pursue industry certifications, which can help you secure a professional role within the evolving IT field.^‡

Earn Credit for Prior Certifications

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

Get a Head Start on Your Master’s Degree

Earning a minimum course grade in select bachelor's degree courses can gain you entry into a shortened version of Purdue Global's master’s degree in information technology or cybersecurity management.

Complete both your bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in less time and at a lower cost than completing both programs separately.