Program Highlights

Walden’s B.S. in Information Technology program helps develop not only technical capabilities in security, databases, networking, and application development, but also the real business understanding and managerial skills that employers seek.

The B.S. in Information Technology program provides the foundation to develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. As a Walden B.S. in Information Technology student, you will have the opportunity to:

• Take courses in current and emerging information technology topics to help gain a competitive edge in your career.
• Select a practical and applied concentration that focuses on an area of high demand in security and forensics, operations, quality assurance, or customer support.
• Complete general education requirements while you take courses in your major, giving you the opportunity to focus on your interests early in your studies and apply what you learn to your workplace.
• Develop proficiencies using a variety of servers, systems, and programming languages, including Windows, Linux, SQL, Visual Basic, Java, JavaScript, Perl, AJAX, XML, and HTML.
• Explore new perspectives by collaborating with students who are passionate about the field of information technology. 
• Participate in intensive hands-on lab activities where assignments might include setting up a network, working with different operating systems, programming or database management, or group/team assignments.
• Install, configure, and operate the critical components of information technology infrastructure, such as networks, servers, firewalls, and data centers.
• Develop information technology to support and serve the needs of employers and communities in the global society.
• Integrate technologies, products, and services from multiple vendors to satisfy organizational needs.
• Implement information technology projects that meet and anticipate organizational needs on time and within budget.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet user needs.
• Uphold the professional ethics of the information technology field.

Learn more about Walden’s B.S. in Information Technology and discuss which concentration best matches your career path. Contact a Walden enrollment advisor today by calling 1-866-492-5336 in the United States or view our list of international phone numbers.