This is a dual degree only program with Fort Hays State University (FHSU). The FHSU award Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
The Information Technology Management (ITM) program is designed to develop professionals in emerging and converging information and communication technologies. A degree in ITM produces graduates who can organize business processes to support the strategic corporate needs, demands and goals at the management level. The program is designed to bridge the gap between problems of business and the capabilities of information technology, while aligning the technology with business strategies. Students enhance their critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills with knowledge of management principles. The program is a balance of technology, management, communications and the liberal arts.
In addition to General Education requirements of the university, The ITM major will require 45 units of advanced study plus 15 units of electives for completion of a chosen minor or concentration. Students in ITM are also required to complete co-requisite courses in math (algebra, calculus, and/or statistics), and lab courses in science. Completion of the program will also require demonstration of technical writing ability, a senior project, and an internship.
Students are prepared for positions in technology and management fields, such as, for example, local and national government, telecommunications, financial institutions, corporate or educational IT units, private business and NGO’s. Graduates will have the necessary knowledge, experience and skills to enter technology related careers in business and management. Job opportunities include, but are not limited to: business, management and systems analyst; IT and project management; IT director; information management specialist; database or web administrator; network administrator; software or computer applications specialist; IT security officer; and, data scientist.
Program Structure | Required Total Credit (121) |
|---|---|
General Education | 46 |
Information Technology Major | 56 |
Electives | 19 |
Students select courses from the list of General Education requirement section of the Catalog. ITEC 101 is a required GE course.
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Foundation Courses
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 234A | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 5 |
| ITM 340 | Maths for Computing | 3 |
Major Courses
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 111 | Survey of Computer Science | 3 |
| CSCI 121 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| CSCI 221 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| CSCI 241 | Foundations of Computing | 3 |
| CSCI 251 | Data Structures | 3 |
| CSCI 321A | Assembly Language | 3 |
| CSCI 331 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSCI 421 | Programming Languages | 3 |
| CSCI 431 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| CSCI 441 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| INF 250 | Introduction to Web Development | 3 |
| INF 651 | Front-end Web Development | 3 |
| INF 652 | Database Design and Programming | 3 |
| INF 653 | Back-end Web Development | 3 |
| INTS 400 | Internship | 3 |
| ITM 201 | Java Programming I | 3 |
Elective courses must be upper division courses. 300+ level or above.
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN 370 | Management of Information Systems | 3 |
| BUSN 370L | Management of Information Systems (Lab) | 1 |
| ITM 301 | Java Programming II | 3 |
| ITM 305 | Cyber Security I | 3 |
| ITM 350 | Project Management System | 3 |
| ITM 360 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| ITM 370 | Data Analytics | 3 |
| ITM 380 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
| ITM 470 | Knowledgement Management System | 3 |
| ITM 475 | Final Year Project (Compulsory) | 3 |
| ITM 495 | Special Topic (ITM) | 3 |
| MGMT 320 | Operation Management | 3 |
Graduation Requirements:
Students must have 2.00 GPA in all coursework (AUPP and FHSU). Students must also have 2.00 GPA in all FHSU coursework, 45 hours must be upper-division (numbered 300 and above).
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