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 concentration options — 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 curriculum is designed to keep pace with the ever-evolving IT landscape, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped with the skills demanded by the industry. Information Technology graduates will be prepared for careers such as:
Regardless of concentration, the IT program prepares students with problem-solving and critical reasoning providing flexibility to meet nearly any career aspirations in computer infrastructure setup and information processing. While engaging in project-based learning, students can expect to:
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Department of Computing
Crawford Wheatley Hall
229-931-2090
janie.mooney@gsw.edu
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.
The multi-media concentration 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.
Course | Course Title |
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ACCT 2101 | Accounting Principles I |
ACCT 2102 | Accounting Principles II |
ACCT 4210 | Accounting Systems |
BUSA 2106 | Environment of Business |
BUSA 3150 | Business Finance |
MGNT 3600 | Principles of Management |
MKTG 3600 | Principles of Marketing |
Course | Course Title |
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ARTF 1020 | 2D Design Concepts and Color |
IT 2010 | Audio-Video Production I |
ARST 3170 | Beginner Digital Arts I |
ARST 4170 | Intermediate Digital Arts II |
IT 3020 | Audio-Video Production II |
IT 2000 | Web Design |
CSCI 4320 | Human-Computer Interaction |
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.
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.
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.