Information Technology and Management

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Management at Washington Technology University is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage teams and organizations in technology-related fields. The skills that students will develop through participation in the program will fit them for work in both companies specializing in high-tech products and services, software, and manufacturing; and in data-driven organizations, demanding rapid decision-making due to complex operational environments. The program also provides for students, a pathway to entrepreneurial careers in technology. To prepare students for such work, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Management focuses on both business practices and information systems. Business-related content in the program addresses topics related to human resources, organizational behavior, project management, marketing, economics, leadership, ethics, and entrepreneurship. Studies focused on information systems, include networking, database management systems, and computer operating systems.

Program Outcomes

Identify the elements of an information system and understand how software is developed and used within that system

Understand the critical factors needed to manage technology-intensive organizations in a competitive environment

Demonstrate background knowledge of digital, electronic, and information technologies and be skilled in using them to manage data and facilitate organizational processes

Identify solutions, while recognizing the social and ethical impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society

Apply conflict-resolution skills and leverage common leadership practices in the workplace

Develop personal leadership traits and demonstrate organizational, interpersonal and team communication skills

Distinguish the theories, principles, and concepts related to the foundational areas of business

Program Plan (180 credits)

First Year (45 credits)

• Communications (5 credits)
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (5 credits)
• Humanities (10 credits from two different subject areas or disciplines)
• Social Sciences (10 credits in two different subject areas or disciplines)
• Natural Sciences (10 credits in two different subject areas or disciplines)
• Electives (5 credits for any discipline from any category in this list)

Pre-Major (45 credits)

Any college-level credit from a regional or nationally accredited college or university

Foundational Courses (10 credits)

This are the basic required courses for the program.  Students should understand basic computing and computer science as well as a foundational understanding of Math to be able to succeed in this program

MATH 200	Quantitative Tools and Methods	5
CPSC 210	Computer Systems Foundations	5

Core Technology Courses (35 credits)

These courses form the foundational technology class needed to complete the program.  This core technology classes will also be shared with other programs

BUSN 102	Introduction to IT and Management	5
CPSC 250	Programming Fundamentals	5
CPSC 310	Database Management Systems	5
INSE 300	Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Systems	5
INSE 400	Fundamentals of Information Security	5
INSE 320	Data Communications and Networking	5
INSE 335	Project Management	5

Major Courses (40 credits)

These courses form the major class needed to complete the program.

MRKT 300	Principles of Marketing	5
ECON 300	Managerial Economics	5
MNGT 310	Organizational Behavior	5
MNGT 320	Leadership and Communications	5
MNGT 330	Human Resources Management	5
MNGT 400	Management Finance	5
BUSN 410	Performance Management	5

Capstone (5 credits)

Capstone (5 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 45-90