Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Program Overview
The Spalding IT program empowers you with the technical proficiency and problem-solving skills you need to succeed in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. Students engage in hands-on projects, classes that foster critical thinking, and coursework that develops your ability to problem solve. Small classes and personalized faculty attention help you gain invaluable insights through faculty expertise and industry collaborations.
- 120 credit hours
- On-campus and 100% online
- Full preparation for CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications
- Program is consistently updated to feature cutting edge IT topics
- Currently focusing on Cloud Infrastructure and Network Security
Courses
Spalding’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology combines a strong liberal arts foundation with the most relevant skills in Information Technology, Programming, and Cloud Management.
With hands-on projects and classes that foster critical thinking and problem-solving, students learn how to deploy, secure, and manage the solutions of the future.
Program Highlights
Build career-ready skills for your future as an IT professional. Our mission is to empower aspiring IT professionals with the technical proficiency, problem-solving, and communication skills to succeed in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Learn about some of our program’s most unique courses.
Information Technology continues to be one of the most important topics in the modern workforce. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of the field and teach you a range of valuable professional skills, including how to set up operating systems, how to troubleshoot problems, and how to build a computer. By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to take your next steps in IT and start solving technology problems on your own.
Whether a workplace is just a few people connected to a wireless router, or a financial giant, wired directly into the NASDAQ, it likely relies heavily on Network Technologies. This course will teach you how networks work, and how to set up and secure them. By the end of this course, you will be able to manage and maintain a range of different network types.
Modern applications often rely on databases and, by extension, need software systems to manage those databases. One such system is PostgreSQL, which is notable for including many features that help facilitate application development and protect data. By the end of this course, you will be able to use PostgreSQL to manage databases and support application development and integration.
Whether you’re using a Mac or a PC, operating systems are a key part of how humans interface with technology. Therefore, understanding how they work is vital to understanding how computers power our world. This course will teach you the fundamentals of Operating System structure, function, and architecture, and prepare you to administer both Windows and Linux-based systems.
Imagine a world where people were trying to steal from every home, workplace, or bank all the time. That’s the world of digital security. Because it’s cheap to launch attacks on every system you can find, virtually every organization and individual is always under some level of digital attack. This course will teach you how to help defend against this constant assault and keep valuable information and critical systems safe.
Accreditation
The School of Business at Spalding University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA.
Admissions Requirements
Do you want to shape the digital world? Discover how Spalding’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology can prepare to implement and secure new technology for companies.
Tuition
Invest in your IT dreams.
Learn about tuition and fees for our Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program, as well as your financial aid options.
Partnered with Rize Education
Certain courses within this program are offered online through a partnership with Rize Education. All courses are evaluated, approved and assessed through Spalding University’s standard governance processes and taught by participating faculty within a national consortium of accredited institutions. Students who successfully complete these courses earn Spalding credits that are applied toward their degree.
Find Possibility in the Heart of the City
DISCOVER YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL
IT and job security go hand-in-hand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2024 to 2034.
High-Impact Career Preparation
Job security. High pay. Satisfying work.
Information technology careers are known for all of these benefits and more. In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranks IT Manager as the #1 technology job in the United States. Prepare for your ideal career in a range of industries that rely on strong IT professionals, including:
- Communications
- Consulting
- Consumer products
- Defense
- Entertainment
- Finance
- Healthcare
- Software
In addition, our small classes and personalized attention from faculty make it easy to connect with professors, and you’ll gain invaluable insights through our faculty’s expertise and industry collaborations.
If you are curious about how organizations implement and secure new technologies and enjoy working behind the scenes to make a difference IT may be the degree for you. You can meet the demand for IT professionals at Spalding University, where you’ll gain industry-relevant knowledge and open the doors to countless opportunities.
Michelle Reiss, Chair, School of Business
