Candidates for the baccalaureate degree in IT must complete all graduation requirements as outlined in the Middle Georgia State University Academic Catalog. A grade of at least a "C" is required in all ITEC courses used to meet the School of Computing's degree requirements. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology must complete the following:
Curriculum for Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Core IMPACTS (Credit: 42 hours)
It is recommended that students pursuing a degree in information technology follow these recommendations for optimal progression of degree completion. Failure to follow these recommendations will result in having to take additional coursework outside of Core IMPACTS requirements to meet the requirements for the major.
Mathematics & Quantitative Skills:
Any permitted course may be used to satisfy the Mathematics & Quantitative Skills Core IMPACTS requirement. It is suggested that students pursuing a degree in information technology complete MATH 1111 (Algebra) in this area. Not completing the recommended course may require additional credit hour accrual.
Technology, Math, & Science Option:
Any permitted course may be used to satisfy the Technology, Math, & Science Option Core IMPACTS requirement. It is suggested that students pursuing a degree in information technology complete MATH 1401 (Elementary Statistics) in this area. Not completing the recommended course may require additional credit hour accrual.
Arts, Humanities, & Ethics:
Any permitted course may be used to satisfy the Technology, Math, & Science Option Core IMPACTS requirement. It is suggested that students pursuing a degree in information technology complete COMM 1110 (Public Speaking) in this area. This is a preferred course and will have no bearing on the completion of the degree.
See listing of requirements for Core IMPACTS
Field of Study (Credit: 18 hours)
Major Field – take the following:
*Note: School of Information Technology will accept a passing grade of 50 from the CLEP Exam and” Information Systems and Computer Applications” as credit for ITEC 2215.
Area I: Information Technology upper-level Core Curriculum (Required) (Credit: 21 hours)
Area II: Information Technology Upper-Level Courses (Required) (Credit: 15-30 hours)
This area is satisfied by taking an ITEC concentration (see below); or approved ITEC upper-level courses.
Area III: Additional courses (Required) (Credit: 9-24 hours)
These courses may be taken in:
- Upper-level ITEC courses in the program;
- Informatics courses deemed appropriate for providing students with a strong foundation in IT as well as a deeper understanding of another discipline; or
- Approved transfer courses.
Information Technology Concentrations
Financial Technology Concentration (Credit: 21 hours)
Financial technology, also known as FinTech, is an economic industry composed of companies that use technology to make financial services more efficient. The AS degree program will expose students to the IT domains that make up the FinTech industry, including industry trends, disruptive technologies, big data, analytics, applications development, entrepreneurship, and cybersecurity.
| FTA 4001 | Foundations of FinTech | 3 |
| FTA 4002 | Financial Technologies | 3 |
| FTA 4003 | Commercial Banking and FinTech | 3 |
| FTA 4005 | Introduction to Financial Data Analytics | 3 |
| FTA 4100 | Introduction to Information Security for FinTech | 3 |
Select Two Classes From the following (Credit: 6 Hours)
Electives (Credit: 18 hours)
FTA 2xxx/3xxx/4xxx courses. or ITEC 3XXX/4XXX courses;
Approved transfer courses
Transfer courses
Courses from within and/or outside ITEC
PLA Credit
Cyber Forensics Concentration (Credit: 21 hours)
Students will learn the cyber forensics process of acquisition, analysis, and reporting. Learners will carry out the procedures of identification, collection, preservation, examination, analysis, and reporting of evidence for civil and criminal cases. Students will learn about the tools and processes to handle digital evidence. Cyber forensics includes using scientific methods and providing extensive documentation to ensure the preservation and integrity of the investigation. The cyber forensics program is designated as a National Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (CDFAE) by the U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3).
Required (Credit: 15 hours)
Select two classes from the following (Credit: 6 hours)
Cybersecurity Concentration (Credit: 27 hours)
The Cybersecurity concentration involves detecting, reporting, and responding to cyber threats, making encryption codes to securely pass information between systems, and taking appropriate measures to ensure the security of valuable information. Students will learn about server and network security, incident response and contingency planning, conducting vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing. Students who complete this new concentration will have the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) designation noted on their academic transcripts.
Required (Credit: 27 hours)
Data Analytics Concentration (Credit: 21 hours)
The Data Analytics concentration provides students with the tools to enhance programming and data mining skills and build the data analysis expertise. This concentration features core classes in applied statistics, programming and data mining techniques. It will help students prepare for job opportunities in a wide variety of fields and sectors from financial industry to programming and software development.
Integrated Digital Media and Game Design Concentration (Credit: 21 hours)
The Integrated Digital Media & Game Design concentration prepares students in the design and development of digital media and games for use in a variety of IT applications. Through the various courses, students will develop competencies in evaluating user and product needs and in designing, developing, and implementing digital media products to meet those needs. Students learn a broad range of skills including graphic design and production, interface design, and analysis and design techniques for constructing interactive applications. Graduates will find career opportunities as digital media designers and developers, game developers, multimedia specialists, and trainers.
Required (Credit: 15 hours)
Select two classes from the following (Credit: 6 hours)
Networking Technologies and Administration Concentration (Credit: 21 hours)
The Network Technologies & Administration concentration educates students in the use of current concepts and technologies of networking. Students will learn to analyze the needs of organizations, communicate the needs to the users, and then design and build networks to meet those needs. Graduates will be prepared for positions in networking or systems administration.
Required (Credit: 15 hours)
Select two classes from the following (Credit: 6 hours)
Software Engineering Concentration (Credit: 30 hours)
Software Engineering (SE) is defined by IEEE as "the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software." SE is the discipline that provides methods and tools for constructing quality software and one of the fastest growing areas in the Information Technology field. The Software Engineering concentration will prepare IT students for careers in the field by exposing them to foundational software engineering knowledge and practical skills.
The Software Engineering concentration consists of the following 10 courses:
Web Applications Development Concentration (Credit: 24 hours)
The Web Applications Development concentration prepares students for the design, development, and implementation of web-based application solutions. Graduates will be prepared for a variety of careers including web development, software or systems developers, web application developers, or database programmers.
Health Informatics Concentration (Credit: 15 hours)
Informatics is the bridge that connects Information Technology to other areas of study. An Informatics Concentration provides students with a strong foundation in IT as well as a deeper understanding of another discipline.
All courses in the Informatics Concentration are taken outside the School of Information Technology. These courses cover the foundations, theory, and principles.
Some courses for the Informatics Concentration may not be available online.
Required Courses (Credit: 9 hours)
Required Electives (Credit: 6 hours)
Select two courses from the following:
Technology Entrepreneurship Concentration (21 hours)
This concentration emphasizes the fundamentals of technology entrepreneurship topics required for students who would like to launch their own technology-based ventures. In addition, this program prepares students to become intrapreneurs -- a company insider that applies their entrepreneurial knowledge and skills to their position within the company they work for.
Required Courses (15 hours)
Required Electives (6 hours)
Elective (6 hours):
These courses can be approved courses from ITEC and Business courses, approved transfer courses from other accredited higher education institutions and/or PLA Credit.