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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

In today's rapidly evolving world, technological innovations are reshaping industries and daily life at an unprecedented pace. To thrive in this digital era, skilled employees who can navigate the complexities of technology are indispensable. GSW's Information Technology (IT) program is designed to equip students with the critical skills and knowledge necessary for success in the digital economy — both now and in the future.

Four new concentrations offer flexibility and specialization that reflect the latest trends in the IT field. By staying ahead of the curve, we ensure that our graduates are well-equipped with the skills and knowledge demanded by the industry. Potential career opportunities include:

Program Details

Regardless of concentration, IT students engage in project-based learning and can expect to develop:

  • Mastery of industry-standard languages including Python, Java, C++, and moreby delving into the intricacies of these languages, gaining proficiency and versatility in their application
  • Skills in web development and scripting through HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other cutting-edge technologies by developing dynamic and responsive web applications
  • Expertise from the strong emphasis on networks, data management, and security, recognizing their integral role in the IT environments through topics like network design and administration, data management, and cybersecurity
  • Command a deep understanding of hardware and software from configuring hardware components to troubleshooting software issues to acquire skills necessary to navigate the complex interplay between hardware and software systems
  • Fluency on programming logic, object-oriented programming techniques, and structured programming techniques as students learn to think algorithmically and develop logical solutions to complex problems allowing students to write efficient, modular, and scalable code
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Undergraduate Major

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Department of Computing
Crawford Wheatley Hall

229-931-2090
janie.mooney@gsw.edu

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Degree Concentrations

Our curriculum is structured to provide both a strong foundational knowledge in IT and specialized training in key areas of the field. Students can choose from the following concentrations or a combination of the two, providing flexibility and specialization:

The IT concentration focuses on core IT competencies, including the design and management of information systems, data storage solutions, and server infrastructure. This option is ideal for those aiming for roles in IT support, systems administration, and database management.

The health informatics concentration is tailored for students interested in the healthcare sector and combines IT skills with healthcare knowledge, preparing graduates for roles in managing healthcare information systems, electronic health records, and healthcare data analysis.

The multimedia & mobile app development concentration is perfect for creative tech enthusiasts, focusing on the development of multimedia projects and mobile applications. Graduates will be equipped for careers as mobile app developers, multimedia designers, and software engineers specializing in mobile technologies.

The project management concentration is designed for future IT project managers, this concentration provides comprehensive training in project management tools, leadership strategies, and risk management, ensuring graduates are ready to lead IT projects to success.

Concentration Courses

IT

Course Course Title
IT 3300 Systems Analysis and Design
IT 4400 Info Storage and Retrieval
IT 4300 Server Management

Health Informatics

Course Course Title
PMGT 3570 Project Management Tools
  Healthcare Informatics
  Analysis of Healthcare Data

Multimedia & Mobile App Development

Course Course Title
IT 2010 Production Technology I
IT 3020 Production Technology II
CSCI 4810 Mobile/Distributed Computing

Project Management

Course Course Title
PMGT 3570 Project Management Tools
PMGT 4110 Project Management Leadership
PMGT 4180 Project Risk and Control Management

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Beyond the Classroom

A growing variety of internships are offered to IT students across campus and throughout the community providing for additional experience outside of the classroom and lab setting. Opportunities may include web programming, videography, digital signage creation, and information technology support with many positions providing both class credit and payment.

Many internships have led to full-time employment upon graduation. 

Internships

Student interns also have opportunities to assist with the live production and event recording of bi-annual graduation ceremonies, live recording of sporting events throughout the year, and the live production of GSW's annual TEDxGeorgiaSouthwesternU event. These engaging experiences allow students to apply learned knowledge while gaining confidence in the field.

Events

Beyond the Classroom activities provide collaborative events such as field trips, employer immersion, and undergraduate research which foster growth and maturity in our students.

Employer Immersion is a unique opportunity for GSW students to learn about an industry by visiting an organization's workplace. By engaging with professionals in a small group setting, students will be welcomed by staff, tour the company, and explore their interests by experiencing a typical workday in that field. While visiting, students have the chance to go behind the scenes of an organization or manufacturer, ask questions to professionals in the field, understand real world problems, and find out about potential job and internship opportunities in various disciplines and industries.

The annual Undergraduate Research Symposium provides students with research opportunities with an an expert in the field while engaging in best practices of research standards. 

I’m glad I decided to go with IT-Multimedia because I love art and I’m also very interested in computers so it worked out perfectly for me.

Himani Ahir, '22 Information Technology (Multimedia) Major