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Information Technology programs offered at South University—montgomery

Program Information

Looking for an information technology bachelor’s degree program in the Montgomery area? Consider South University, Montgomery. Our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology degree program focuses on preparing you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the theoretical and applied uses of information technology in various business applications.

This Information Technology degree program is designed to provide a foundation for understanding the function and process of computer programming, database design, network design, information security, and software engineering. Students study system analysis, design, and develop code using appropriate programming methodology. Case studies and hands-on projects help students gain the communication skills, critical thinking and technical competencies required in the workplace.

Bachelor’s degree students in the Information Technology at South University, Montgomery program have the opportunity to tailor their degree studies by selecting from four areas of specialization: Network Administration, Web Administration, Database Administration, and Security. These areas of emphasis also represent the variety of information technology fields that students will be prepared to pursue upon graduation from the program, and students can select courses from any of the disciplines to complete their elective requirements, making it possible to specialize their learning even further.

Areas of Specialization

Network Administration and Management

Students can learn to design, install, configure, problem solve and troubleshoot enterprise networks, while achieving business goals by building and maintaining security solutions, LANs, and private and public networks.

Web Development and Administration

This specialization focuses coursework on a variety of Web tools and technologies (such as multimedia, graphics, scripting, authoring tools, imaging tools and animation tools) for use in ecommerce and networking applications.

Database Development and Administration

This specialization presents students with the opportunity to acquire the skills and experience needed to control data, design solutions for data storage (including backup and recovery operations) and transfer database information to physical devices such as wireless units.

Security

Students will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of how to secure operating systems and networks as well as defensive design for software applications. This is supported by a case studies course that allows students to decide how they would respond to real-world documented security scenarios.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program culminates in a capstone project, a two-course sequence that focuses on the student’s overall course of study and allows the student the opportunity to apply the concepts and skills he or she has learned in real and simulated business situations. For students taking courses on-ground at one of the campus locations, ITS 4103 and ITS 4104 involve an ongoing project designed by the student and his or her faculty mentor to demonstrate the capabilities acquired throughout the degree. Completion of this project is necessary for graduation and gives the student an excellent example of work to aid in the hiring process. For purely online students, ITS 4103 remains a project course, but 4104 can be substituted by another elective course. ITS 4104 can also be substituted by a documented internship for which students have been authorized to receive credit; this will involve coordination between the student and the supervising faculty member.

End your search today for an information technology bachelor’s degree program in the Montgomery area with South University, Montgomery.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the BS in Information Technology program are prepared for entry-level positions such as:

  • Network and Systems Sdministrators
  • Network Managers
  • Database Administrators/Network Engineers
  • IT Administrators/Export Managers
  • Global Technical Supervisors
  • Information Security Administrators
  • IT Managers
  • LAN Security Specialists
  • Operations Managers

Tuition Data for this program at South University, Montgomery, AL

Below is the current tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Room & Board*$38250
Program Fees$175
Tuition$78675
Books & Digital Resources$6000

The financial aid office uses an estimate of direct and indirect costs to determine how much financial aid a student may be eligible for. Direct costs include tuition, fees, some books and supplies, and institutional housing. Indirect costs include estimates of other living expenses, transportation and personal expenses. Housing costs may be considered direct or indirect. Examples of the costs of attendance estimates used can be found by clicking here.

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    Program Costs
    Q:

    How much will this program cost me?

    A:

    Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

    Room & Board*$41887
    Program Fees$175
    Tuition$78675
    Books & Digital Resources$6000
    *optional where available

    Median Debt
    Q:

    What are my financing options to pay for the program?

    A:

    In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 86% of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates:

    • Federal Loans: $44274
    • Private Educational Loans: $0
    • Institutional Financing plan: $0

    Success
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    How long will it take me to complete this program?

    A:

    The program could take as little as 45 months to complete.

    69% of graduates from this program finished in this time.

    Q:

    What percentage of students find employment in their field or a related field?

    A:

    According to EDMC calculations, the job placement rate for students who graduate from this program is 38%.

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    What are the job opportunities for graduates of this program?

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    For more information on job opportunities in this field of study: ONET Online. The job opportunities link is for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information.