Information Technology

This program blends academic theory with practical experience in group analysis and project design, effective communication, and specialized information technology tools.

Pursue your passions and build a strong foundation in the IT field with our online BSIT program. Prepare for the industry-specific certifications you need to make your résumé stand out.

Walden’s online MS in Information Technology program is designed to help you progressively build a 21st-century IT career—from the foundational skills required to enter the field to the specialized expertise needed for senior-level IT positions.

Gain the foundational networking, programming, data modeling, and database design skills needed to work as a computer support specialist, systems administrator, or other information systems role.

We offer hundreds of for-credit individual courses in education, counseling, business, IT, psychology, and health, among other areas which may be applied to Walden degree programs.

Study the core technical concepts of information systems security as well as their legal and social implications. Learn to analyze security and privacy issues in real-world cases, and select appropriate techniques to minimize risks and respond to security breaches.

As more organizations rely on mobile devices and the Web for doing business, there’s an increasing need for information systems professionals to design user-friendly applications with interfaces that can function across multiple platforms.

Computer information systems play an important role in assuring the success of individuals, organizations, and the economy. This program explores computing in today’s society and focuses on information technology infrastructures.

If you have particular learning and professional interests, you may opt for the Self-Designed concentration within the BS in Information Technology program. Customize your learning experience by choosing any four courses from the other BS in Information Technology concentrations to design a program that will closely match your professional goals.

Become a critical player in today’s networked world, where demand is high for skilled professionals who can secure confidential information and block unauthorized access. Businesses everywhere rely upon these well-trained and experienced specialists who can identify security vulnerabilities and implement frameworks for incident prevention, response, and recovery.

Explore the development, deployment, management, and integration of databases and information systems with this concentration. Throughout the course of your studies, you can explore ways to plan, design, and implement solutions for data storage that ensure business continuity.

When creating Web and mobile applications, developers must consider the usability, accessibility, and cross-device compatibility of the programs. This concentration examines the latest tools you can use to develop user-friendly and interactive applications that operate across multiple platforms.

Businesses everywhere rely on immediate access to information to make intelligent decisions. In an ever-expanding global economy, information is routinely being digitized and communicated over networks of computers and other electronic devices.

The fast-growing field of health informatics focuses on applying IT-based innovations to reduce medical costs and improve the delivery of patient care. The Health Informatics specialization helps prepare you to take an active role in designing, building, and supporting the complex information systems required in today’s healthcare organizations.

The Information Systems specialization can help you gain the skills you need to transition into a new career in the high-growth fields of information systems and technology. Learn to create IT solutions that meet strategic organizational needs, integrate IT solutions and business processes, and apply best practices to software construction tasks.

The Software Engineering specialization prepares you to develop the technology solutions organizations need to solve problems, seize new opportunities, and leverage their full potential. Learn to create complex, high-quality software products on time and on budget.

In this specialization, you will learn techniques for detecting threats and protecting and defending resources against attacks, the security governance structures organizations use to manage IT-related risks, and legally sound methods for investigating and responding to security breaches.

In this specialization, you will develop the knowledge and competence to turn big data into actionable intelligence. Designed to cultivate your analytical skills, Walden’s Big Data Analytics specialization will introduce you to the intricate world of data mining, including data auditing, aggregation, validation, and reconciliation.