Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Advance Your Technology Skills. Prepare for an In-Demand Career.

As the technology field grows and evolves, companies seek out professionals equipped to secure and manage networks, analyze data, develop new software programs and fuel innovation on a broader scale.

Through a comprehensive core highlighting the field’s myriad applications, UT Tyler’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology prepares you to fulfill this role — from fortifying cybersecurity strategies for East Texas businesses to helping multinational organizations sort through and draw meaningful insights from data. Based on your interests, select up to three concentrations from cybersecurity, data analytics, computer architecture, programming, data management, and entrepreneurship to customize your degree to your aspirations.

University HQ named UT Tyler one of the Top 100 Affordable Information Technology Schools, as well as one of the Top 100 Most Affordable Computer Science Schools.

Why Major in Information Technology at UT Tyler?

Technology powers businesses of all kinds. Considering what companies need to compete, information technology majors at UT Tyler develop expertise in computing, networking, cybersecurity, databases and programming — all essential skills that benefit you as you enter the workforce and advance your career.

• Advanced Technologies: In our Data Analytics Lab, get exclusive access to the Texas Advanced Computing Center and Stampede II, ranked as one of the fastest supercomputers in the world.
• Exceptional Facilities: At almost 140,000 square feet, the home of the Soules College of Business holds numerous lab rooms, study areas, classrooms and an auditorium.
• Flexible Programming: Obtain up to 78 credit hours in information technology with core courses covering database design, retail cybersecurity and modern information system architecture.
• Guidance: Receive one-on-one guidance for your course of study. Upon admission to the information technology major, work with an academic adviser to create an individualized plan of study to complete your degree.
• A Strong Student Community: Our active student chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery helps you advance your technical skills while socializing with like-minded students.

Curriculum

Through the degree’s core courses, develop a strong information technology foundation, a thorough understanding of business needs and the ability to communicate effectively with customers, colleagues and business leaders.

Information technology majors share a core curriculum that includes concepts common to all specializations. These include:

• Introduction to Information Systems Software
• Programming Fundamentals for Non-CS Majors
• The Object-Oriented Paradigm
• Computer Organization
• Social and Professional Issues in Computing
• Database Design
• Retail Cybersecurity
• Data Communications and Computer Networks

In addition, students must complete at least two specialized tracks, each requiring at least nine credit hours. It is possible to take three tracks.

The tracks include:

• Cybersecurity
• Data analytics
• Computer architecture
• Programming
• Data management
• Entrepreneurship

Information Technology Major Requirements

What Can You Do With a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology?

Based on their specializations, our students embark on careers as network administrators, data architects or security specialists, among other entry-level IT roles. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 15% growth across all computer and information technology occupations through 2031 — much faster than average.

Our graduates hold positions with leading regional and national employers including:

• Bell Helicopter
• Brookshire Grocery Co.
• Carrier Corp.
• CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System
• City of Tyler
• Genesis World
• Microsoft
• NASA
• Oracle
• Trane Inc.
• UT Health East Texas