Information Technology Degree Online - Program Description

One of the most dynamic and exciting fields in the global arena today; Information Technology has catalyzed enormous changes in the way we live and work. Be it the Internet we are so hooked on to, or our mobile phones we can’t seem to do without, the healthcare industry or the entertainment industry, IT has touched and effectuated growth in just about every field today.

CalUniversity’s program on Information Technology leads students into the world of computers, simplifies the complex and variegated nature of networks, networking infrastructure, security, Internet applications, web designing, and design. It further helps them hone their professional skills in Emphasis areas like Networking and Systems Security, Web Application and Programming, Multimedia and Design and IT Project Management.

Objectives of the Program

• Curriculum To provide an up to date curriculum that balances fundamental knowledge with advanced skills related to programming, databases, operating systems, and networking in business environments.
  
  
• Advanced tools and techniques To transform fledgling techies into masters of basic and advanced information system approaches, tools and techniques, and the applications in a broad variety of organizational settings.
  
  
• Professional role To provide a platform where students can acquire and update their skills for the development of their professional roles.
  
  
• Inspire innovation To motivate students to think ingeniously by training them to apply software management and testing to create quality products.
  
  
• Interpersonal skills To encourage students to become proficient in areas besides their core competence like communication, human relations, and management—skills that are necessary for a successful technology implementation and evaluation.
  
  
• Global citizens To create an awareness of the ethical issues and the societal impacts of the digital world and Information Technology specifically.
  
  
• Career To prepare them for a successful career in the IT Industry.