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Build a career with impact. Choose a degree program designed for today’s fast-moving IT field.
Do you see yourself excelling in the world of high tech? Join Walden’s online BS in Information Technology (BSIT) program and start building the job-ready skills you need to shape the IT career you want.
Whether you’re already in an IT position or want to follow your passion, Walden can be the launchpad for your future. Explore knowledge areas critical to today’s information technology professionals, such as operating systems and computer network fundamentals. Have the potential to be career ready with key certification while still earning your bachelor’s degree.
An online bachelor's degree in information technology helps prepare students of any background for a wide range of entry-level IT roles.
Our program design helps you uncover—and then dive right into—the IT area you enjoy most.
Prep materials are embedded directly into the courses, allowing you to get a jump on career credentials beyond your degree.
Our BSIT courses are aligned with the industry to keep you ahead of the curve in the rapidly changing IT field.
Virtual labs and interactive textbooks allow you to problem-solve in real time, shape practical skills, and build your confidence.
Speak with an Enrollment Specialist to learn about our current tuition savings.
Get Started NowThe BS in Information Technology program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. As a further mark of quality, Walden University has been designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.
Learn to identify security vulnerabilities and protect confidential information in today’s networked world.
Explore the development, deployment, management, and integration of databases and information systems.
Focus on the concepts, components, and design of information and communication infrastructure solutions.
Choose any four courses from the other BSIT concentrations to design a custom program that matches your goals.
Examine the latest tools you can use to develop user-friendly, interactive applications that operate across multiple platforms.
Admission is considered for adult students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. Applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:
You are concurrently enrolled in an approved partner institution with an articulation agreement with Walden.
More information for international applicants.
In this ABET-accredited online information technology degree program, you’ll explore core IT areas early on in your program to determine which one ignites your interest. Then, progress through courses within your chosen concentration and start building career-ready skills. Each concentration in the BSIT program is specifically designed to provide you with the skill set needed to pursue relevant industry certifications. Immerse yourself in interactive simulations and exercises based on real-world challenges. Use your new skills to be more effective in your current role and set yourself apart to employers when you graduate.
Dr. Simmons joined Walden in 2003 as a full-time faculty member. Prior to that, she had more than 20 years of experience as a project manager in information technology. Dr. Simmons is a member of the Project Management Institute and a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
In addition to being an instructor and facilitator, Dr. GuBanov is a computer professional with more than 40 years of global experience in higher education and IT. He has extensive expertise in computer science research as well as software design, development, and deployment.
Dr. Basta has worked as a cybersecurity consultant and systems analyst. His research interests include computer security and penetration testing, database security, and IT forensics. Dr. Basta authored three research studies in the area of differential equations and has also written several books.
Graduates of Walden’s BS in Information Technology program will be prepared to:
From aviation to academia, technology is increasingly vital to the success of industries across the globe. The professionals that design, develop, and maintain technological tools and systems are just as essential. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the computer and information technology sectors are projected to add about 531,200 new jobs through 2029.1
An online information technology degree equips you with the technical and professional expertise to define a solid career path in high tech. With hands-on training and certification prep embedded in the program, you’ll be ready to make a bigger impact in your current role—or pursue the IT job of your dreams.
A BS in Information Technology can prepare you to pursue career options such as:2
A BS in Information Technology can prepare you to work in settings such as:
Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.
A variety of careers exist in the information technology field. Graduates who earn their bachelor’s in information technology can serve in roles in customer support or IT support, database administration, network operations, or network security. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, database administrator jobs are expected to increase by 10% from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occuations.1
1Source: www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/database-administrators.htm
The field of information technology is constantly growing. Almost every organization relies on some aspect of information technology for computing, storing and sorting data, and/or protecting information. That’s why computer and information technology jobs are expected to grow by 11% from 2019 to 2029—faster than the average for all other occupations.1 A positive job outlook and the opportunity to use technology to improve business continue to make information technology a popular field for undergraduate study.
1Source: www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm
You can earn a bachelor’s in information technology degree online at Walden University, an accredited institution. This online degree program combines practical, hands-on experience and theory to prepare you for the workforce from wherever you are. Upon graduation, you can have the confidence you need to begin your job search in a dynamic and important field.
Students in a BS in Information Technology program learn to design, implement, and evaluate computing-based solutions for their organization or industry. They also learn to analyze and solve complex computing programs and identify user needs. At Walden, the BS in Information Technology program offers five concentrations to help you meet your personal and professional goals—Cyber Security and Forensics, Database Administration and Data Center Operations, Networking and Operations, Self-Designed, and Web and Mobile Applications Development. Coursework is tailored to your choice of concentration, but the general curriculum includes classes on infrastructure, networking, and programming.
A BS in Information Technology program focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating computing-based solutions and includes classes on infrastructure, networking, and programming. Students also can develop the skills they need to analyze and solve complex computing programs and identify user needs. On the other hand, students in a BS in Computer Information Systems program learn to communicate with information systems stakeholders, support the management of information systems, and work collaboratively with others to implement new processes and systems. And unlike the BS in Information Technology curriculum, the BS in Computer Information Systems curriculum includes business courses on management, accounting, operations, and statistical methods.
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