Information Technology (BS) with emphasis in Networking
Lindenwood University
Key Information
Campus location
Saint Charles, USA
Languages
English
Study format
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 9,550 / per semester *
Application deadline
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* block rate for traditional, full-time tuition
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Introduction
Lindenwood University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program explores a wide range of fundamental concepts and techniques to help you excel in the field of Information Technology. Our program helps you develop skills in accessing, building, and managing computer networks.
Our IT degree program allows you to customize your curriculum by choosing an area of emphasis and elective courses. By choosing the Networking degree emphasis, you’ll be introduced to a variety of computer networks and operating systems while exploring the fundamentals of cloud computing, data center virtualization, network management, and more.
The Information Technology (BS) with emphasis in Networking courses are offered in 8-week traditional, hybrid, and online formats.
Taught by Faculty with Professional Knowledge
Every faculty member in the undergraduate information technology program has experience both as an instructor and as an IT professional. You will benefit from their knowledge of information technology as it relates to the business world. In addition to learning from your instructor, you will also benefit greatly from the professional experiences and opportunities shared among classmates.
Earning an Information Technology Degree
To ensure academic success, you will work with an advisor to determine an appropriate sequence of courses. Other professional academic resources, including career services and free on-campus and online tutoring, are available. Our admissions counselors can help you navigate the financial aid options that are available to you as a Lindenwood University student.
You must meet the general education requirements of the university. The Bachelor of Science degree in information technology requires 60 semester hours of credit in the major beyond the general education requirements. While in this program, you will experience and learn about a wide variety of subjects within the realm of application development. Courses and subjects are industry-driven, relevant topics that are important to your success. Key topics include agile software development, applications in multi-tiered web programming, database implementation, systems analysis and design, C# programming, mobile applications programming, secure software development, project management, and more.
You will also be required to take an Information Technology Capstone course that will tie together the components and concepts you will learn throughout your experience in the degree program.
Career Opportunities
27% Higher Income | 93% Success Rate |
Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
An undergraduate degree in information technology with an emphasis in Networking prepares you for the roles of Computer Network Engineer, Computer Network Architect, or Network Manager.
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Curriculum
Major Coursework
24 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- ICS 21300 Foundations of Information Technology
- ICS 21400 Foundations of Networking
- ICS 31000 Foundations of Cybersecurity
- IIT 21500 Programming Logic and Design
- IIT 22000 Hardware and Operating Systems
- IIT 33500 Blockchain Technology for Business
- IIT 35100 Database Analysis and Design Concepts
- IIT 48100 Project Management in Information Technology
Emphasis Coursework
36 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- ICS 32300 Cisco I-Introduction to Networks
- ICS 32301 Introduction to Networks Lab
- ICS 32400 Cisco II-Routing and Switching Essentials
- ICS 32401 Routing and Switching Lab
- ICS 32500 Cisco III-Scaling Networks
- ICS 32501 Scaling Networks Lab
- ICS 32600 Cisco IV-Connecting Networks
- ICS 32601 Connecting Networks Lab
- ICS 43400 Network Management
- IIT 36600 Fundamentals of Data Center Virtualization
- IIT 36700 Fundamentals of Cloud Computing
- IIT 48900 Information Technology Capstone
Students must be concurrently enrolled into the Cisco lecture course (5 credit hours) and lab (1 credit hour) with a few exceptions.
Students who are exempt from this policy:
- Students who transfer one or more Cisco courses, with a C or better, from an accredited college or university or have passed one or more Cisco courses at Lindenwood University from a previous catalog are exempt from taking the concurrent lab course(s).
- Students who have one or more current Cisco certifications and received experiential learning credits are also exempt from taking the concurrent lab course(s).
Concurrent courses:
- ICS 32300 Cisco I - Introduction to Networks (5 credit hours) and ICS 32301 Introduction to Networks Lab (1 credit hour)
- ICS 32400 Cisco II – Routing and Switching Essentials (5 credit hours) and ICS 32401 Routing and Switching Lab (1 credit hour)
- ICS 32500 Cisco III - Scaling Networks (5 credit hours) and ICS 32501 Scaling Networks Lab (1 credit hour)
- ICS 32600 Cisco IV – Connecting Networks (5 credit hours) and ICS 32601 Connecting Networks Lab (1 credit hour)
General Education Mathematics Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- MTH 14100 Basic Statistics
- Any GE-Math course.