Become a Leader in a Technical World

Drive Change and Innovation

Technology is a part of every industry—in government and in public and private sectors. It drives our everyday lives. Nova Southeastern University’s B.S. in Information Technology (IT) prepares you for in-demand careers in technology. You’ll develop skills in programming, web development, network security, database management and human-computer interaction, giving you a wide variety of career options upon graduation.

NSU’s Information Technology curriculum is designed to increase your confidence in math and technical fundamentals. Hands-on learning will help you build your skills and understanding of critical theoretical concepts including the structure and operation of computers. From multimedia design to cybersecurity your courses will touch upon all the prominent areas of technology. At the end of your program, you’ll be ready to take on an independent or faculty-guided project, or an internship in information technology. NSU gives you the edge you need to become a high-earning, IT professional who can solve problems for companies around the world.

Why Should You Major in Information Technology at NSU?

Explore High-Demand Tech Careers

With an IT degree, you can become a leader in a variety of professional positions and industries, including: database administrator, information technology architect, information technology support, infrastructure specialist, mobile solutions support, network support, systems engineer (sales support) and user account support. According to U.S. News & World Report, jobs in technology jobs are consistently ranked among the best. “IT Manager” was ranked #13 in their “Best Paying Jobs” list.

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Faculty and Near Peer Mentoring Available

Providing undergraduate students with career and program advice and helping them identify student success resources.

Contact Katie Gittleman katielg@nova.edu

Average Starting Salary

According to a 2020 report from PayScale.com, graduates with a bachelor’s degree in information technology make an average of $67,407 per year.

Shark Destinations

NSU information technology alumni go on to enjoy exciting and rewarding careers. You’ll find graduates at companies like Apollo Bank, ClaimRuler, Forthright Technology Partners, Larkin Community Hospital, BioReference Laboratories and Citrix. Some of the positions they hold include, IT Security Specialist, QA Engineer II, Junior System Administrator, Computer Help Desk Specialist and Medical Laboratory Technologist. *

*Data provided by NSU’s Office of Career Development

During your undergraduate studies, you will get hands on experience through course and capstone projects. There are also amazing opportunities to join active, student-led organizations, such as NSU_eHACKERS ("e" stands for Ethical!). As a member of NSU_eHACKERS you can participate in activities such as hands-on preparations for ethical hacking exercises and attend guest lectures by industry leaders (e.g. CISOs), as well as government agents (e.g. FBI Special Agents, DHS agents, NSA agents, CIA agents, & US Army)..

Additionally, NSU’s information technology major get support to help them obtain highly sought-after internships. Recent students have gotten internships at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and Forthright Technology Partners, as IT support technicians. .

Learn more about Experiential Learning

Reserve your seat in one of NSU’s graduate or professional schools while you earn your bachelor’s degree. With NSU’s Dual Admission program, you don’t have to worry about competing with thousands of other students for a spot in a highly selective graduate program. This Premier Program gives you an opportunity to get a head start on your career, so you can start earning sooner.

Dual Admission Programs

Your NSU professors are dedicated to ensuring that you have a great academic experience. They regularly review the curriculum to make updates that give you an edge in today’s ever-changing world. As an NSU Information Technology major, some sample courses that you’ll be taking include Computer Security, Human-Computer Interaction, Wireless Network Infrastructures and Database Management.

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Program Educational Objectives

 Graduates of the information technology program will:

  1. Apply analytical and technical skills, tools and techniques to define requirements, implement solutions, or conduct evaluations of information technology software, hardware and systems.
  2. Communicate effectively, work well independently and provide significant contributions in team environments.
  3. Understand and apply professional standards of ethics, legal and societal responsibility and are knowledgeable of their impacts on information technology.
  4. Continue to develop their computing knowledge and skills through advanced study and lifelong learning.

 

Learning Outcomes

 By graduation, students in the information technology program are expected to have attained an ability to:

  1. Analyze a problem and to identify information technology requirements appropriate to its solution.
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based solution to meet a given set of information technology requirements.
  3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences about technical information.
  4. Make informed judgments in information technology practice based on legal and ethical principles and identify impacts on individuals and society.
  5. Function effectively on teams to establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, manage risk, and produce deliverables.
  6. Recognize the ongoing need for additional knowledge and to locate, evaluate, integrate, and apply this knowledge effectively.