Online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

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Program at a Glance

Employment in computer and information technology occupations in the U.S. is expected to grow much faster than average between 2018 and 2028.*
Select one of five concentrations that best fits your desired career.
Develop foundational knowledge to prepare for industry certifications.
Shorten your path to a graduate degree with the accelerated bachelor’s to master’s option.

15–18 Hours per Week

10-Week Terms

Course Details

180

$371

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

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 undergraduate 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 five 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.
Supply chain management and logistics: Develop an understanding of the primary processes of supply chain management and logistics including procurement, transportation, and maintenance of facilities, materials, and personnel. Purdue University Global is a member of the SAP University Alliances program.

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.

To enroll in the IT bachelor’s degree, you must be a high school graduate or possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma.

Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

Earn a degree faster with our PME2Degree^® program. Many occupations across each military branch have been evaluated for credit toward a Purdue Global degree. Use our Military Credit Calculator to see how much of your training counts as credit.

How Many Credits Have You Earned?

Purdue Global's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, www.ABET.org.

Career Opportunities

IT occupations are projected to add more than 540,000 jobs from 2018 to 2028.* Prepare to pursue a wide range of careers in information technology.

Top 5 Skills Employers Are Looking for:

Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Systems Analysis
Programming
Systems Evaluation

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.

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.

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Coursework helps you develop a working knowledge of IT concepts, tools, and methods as well as the leading-edge technologies needed to design information systems.

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

Systems Analysis and Design
Programming Concepts
Website Development
Project Management I
IT Consulting Skills

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Customize your degree plan to develop specialized expertise. We offer several concentrations aligned to current industry demand.

Information Security and Assurance
IT Management
Network Administration

Programming and Software Development
Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Core Credits45
Major Credits100
Elective Credits35
Total Credits180

Ways to Save

Transfer Credits

Finish What You Started

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

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Corporate Partner Benefits

Purdue Global, Your Employer, and You: a Great Partnership

Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions and could earn college credit for corporate training programs.

Employee Savings and Benefits
Military Tuition Reduction

We Offer an Affordable Education for Military Students

For undergraduate programs, tuition is reduced 55% per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans. Tuition reductions are also available for graduate programs and military spouses.

Tuition Savings for Military
Grants

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Federal and State Grants
Prior Military Experience

Graduate Sooner With Your Military Experience

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

Credit for Military Training
International Tuition Reduction

We’re Committed to Providing an Affordable Path to Your Degree

International students living outside of the United States are eligible for a 25% tuition reduction.

International Tuition and Benefits
Financial Aid

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Title IV federal financial aid is available for many of our degree programs. Get answers to common financial aid questions, learn about federal student aid, and get the facts about military Shopping Sheets.

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97% Faculty members who have advanced degrees

45% Faculty members who hold a doctorate

231 Faculty publications in 2018–2019

More Than 50,000 Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2018–2019

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, August 2019. 2018–2019 academic year.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

^*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.

^†IT Industry Outlook 2018, CompTIA, www.comptia.org/resources/it-industry-trends-analysis.

^‡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.