Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Information Technology

The Information Technology major, which leads to a Bachelor of Science degree, prepares students to be able to identify and employ the information technology and methodologies required to help an organization meet its goals. Students are prepared to understand and meet the technology needs of users in an organization while being able to select, apply, integrate and administer computing technologies within the organization. Students are prepared to advocate for the users as well as to administer computer systems, manage networks of computers, design and develop web pages, and develop network and system security strategies for an organization. Due to the rapid rate of change in technology, students are equipped to understand and manage the information technology resources of an organization in an environment of change as new technologies emerge. Students will gain hands-on experience with a range of information technologies. An internship is required to provide students with an understanding of how information technology is used in the real world.

Graduates in information technology develop the knowledge and understanding required of IT professionals and are prepared to go on to advanced study or to enter various information technology fields. Graduates are in high demand and are well equipped to enter careers in system administration, web design and development, network administration, and network security.