Information Technology

Technological innovations continue to change the world at a breakneck pace. Skilled employees are essential to the digital economy of today — and the future. The Information Technology program at GSW prepares students to learn the foundation elements of problem-solving and critical reasoning via programming logic and object-oriented programming techniques, structured programming techniques, and web scripting abilities using current, industry-standard programming and scripting languages. Students will also learn the basics of database design and administration, and the fundamentals of networking and systems administration.

Students have the ability to cater their BSIT degree with two separate concentrations — Multi-media or Business. This personalization gives students additional skills that will broaden their technology knowledge and allow for a variety of career opportunities. 

The business concentration focuses on vital skills that are always in demand in the workplace, such as communication, critical thinking, leadership, management, ethics, and organization. These skills are assets in a wide variety of career paths and leadership roles.

From social media to websites, companies require a digital presence in order to showcase goods, services, and ideas. The multi-media track engages students in a variety of technical yet creative concepts and projects to ensure students gain a skillset beneficial for a variety of careers in the field(s) of video production, interactive media, user interfaces (UI), user experiences (UX), and more.

A degree in Information Technology prepares graduates for careers such as: