Information Technology Bachelor of Science

Brown Mackie College — Tucson

Brown Mackie College – Tucson in Arizona offers an IT degree program built on a foundation of general studies in mathematics, social sciences, humanities, science, language arts, and key networking and system problem resolution competencies. This Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program prepares graduates to pursue entry-level opportunities in a variety of fields within the IT arena or add to an existing set of skills.

Graduates of this IT degree program will:
• Apply principles and theories to workplace applications.
• Employ the vocabulary, generally accepted business principles and procedures, and technology associated with the information technology profession.
• Analyze technology, networks and systems to address business needs in an effective and timely manner.
• Perform as ethical professionals in the field of study, exhibiting sound reasoning and effective communication in an increasingly diverse world.

This IT degree program can prepare graduates for positions such as information technology manager. The duties of IT managers can include overseeing the operation of an enterprise computer network or networks; troubleshooting networking issues, hardware, and software applications; and training office personnel in typical office applications.

This Information Technology bachelor’s degree program offers courses on:
• How business objectives shape the application of new information systems and technologies and demonstrates the relevance of information systems.
• The social and ethical issues in the Information Technology workplace. Concepts and topics include: current legislation, intellectual property, global IT commerce, privacy laws, security policies, and ethical conduct.
• The design, deployment, management, and troubleshooting of wireless local-area networks (WLANs).