Strayer University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology prepares students to build practical technology skills that support today’s digital organizations and evolving workforce needs. The program provides a foundation in information systems, programming, databases, networking, cybersecurity, systems analysis, and emerging technologies while helping students develop analytical thinking and problem solving abilities for modern technology environments.
Designed for working adults, the curriculum combines technical knowledge with real world application to help students understand how technology supports business operations, innovation, communication, automation, and data driven decision making. Students may further personalize their studies through specialized concentrations aligned to technology pathways, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and related IT disciplines.
Students may have the opportunity to earn micro-credentials on the way to completing their degree.
What You’ll Learn
- Apply core information technology principles across business and technology environments
- Understand systems analysis, networking, databases, and cybersecurity foundations
- Explore emerging technologies, automation, and intelligent systems concepts
- Use programming and technical problem solving to support organizational needs
- Develop communication and collaboration skills for technology focused environments
Skills You’ll Build
- Programming and technical troubleshooting fundamentals
- Systems analysis and process improvement
- Database and information management
- Cybersecurity and network awareness
- Data analysis and visualization fundamentals
- Technical communication and documentation
- Cloud and infrastructure awareness
- Problem solving with technology tools
- Technology project collaboration
- Business and technology alignment
Career Pathways (Examples of Potential Entry-Level Roles) – Graduates may pursue positions such as:
- Information Technology Specialist
- Technical Support Analyst
- Systems Support Specialist
- Junior Systems Analyst
- Database Support Specialist
- Cybersecurity Support Associate
- Business Technology Analyst
- IT Operations Coordinator
- Data Support Analyst
- Network Support Technician
Note: Strayer University does not guarantee employment or employment outcomes. Career pathways vary based on several factors, including experience, locations, certifications, industry, and employer requirements.
Major
General Education Core
Concentration
Students must choose one of the concentrations listed to complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
Strayer University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with an online concentration in Artificial Intelligence (AI)* prepares aspiring tech professionals for careers working with AI systems, data-driven solutions and intelligent automation. If you are searching for a bachelor’s program with AI focus or information technology degree with AI focus, this curriculum blends core IT foundations with specialized AI concepts such as machine learning, data analysis and intelligent systems design. You will build practical skills for real-world IT and AI environments – from programming and data modeling to ethical considerations and AI applications – while studying with flexible scheduling and support tailored to adult students.
The Cloud Computing Concentration* is designed to teach students the skills needed to design and administer cloud environments, with an emphasis on the services provided by the major cloud providers Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
The Cybersecurity Concentration is designed to teach students the skills integral to being able to secure an organization’s data and operations against cybersecurity concerns.
The Data Analytics Concentration is designed to teach students the skills integral to being able to design, develop and deploy systems that support the data analytics needs of an organization.
The Data Management Concentration is designed to teach students the skills integral to being able to administer traditional and cloud-based database systems to meet business operational needs.
The IT Project Management Concentration is designed to teach students the skills integral to being able to develop project plans to meet business goals.
The Networking Concentration is designed to teach students the skills integral to being able to design and administer computer networks, both LANs and WANs, to meet organizational business and cybersecurity requirements.
The Software Development Concentration is designed to teach students the skills integral to being able to design, develop and deploy software solutions to meet business needs.
Electives
These courses are selected in consultation a dean, advisor or coach; within this component it is possible for students to develop a minor in a second area of study (see Minors).
All courses are 4.5 quarter credit hours.
Students enrolled in this program in Arkansas must follow the program requirements in the Arkansas section of the catalog. This program is not available at the New Jersey, North Carolina or Pennsylvania campuses and is available in an online-only format to New Jersey, North Carolina and Pennsylvania students.
*The Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing concentrations are available in an online-only format.
Credits earned from Strayer University do not automatically qualify the holder to participate in professional licensing examinations to practice certain information systems professions. General information about information systems licensure options is available from vendor-specific websites such as Microsoft, Cisco, Project Management Institute, CompTIA or EC-Council.
The university recognizes that the IT industry uses IT certifications as a means of vetting potential IT professionals in the fields of computer networks, database management, network security, technical support and more. Therefore, a number of carefully chosen courses have embedded IT certification training along with academic rigor in order to prepare students for certification. Review the undergraduate-level CIS course descriptions in the course descriptions section of this catalog to determine which courses in this program have certification training availability and the requirements associated with each course. General information about information systems certifications is available from vendor-specific websites such as Microsoft, Cisco, Project Management Institute, CompTIA or EC-Council.
Also available are an Associate in Arts in Information Technology, a Master of Science in Information Systems, and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity.
Students are advised to review the Undergraduate Degree Conferral Requirements to ensure they satisfy all of the general requirements for an undergraduate degree, including the minimum grade that must be earned in certain courses.