B.S. in Information Technology

Marymount's information technology (IT) program offers a solid foundation of knowledge across the system life cycle ? defining requirements, developing software, administering and securing a computer network, and successfully managing IT projects. The curriculum addresses hardware, software, databases, networks, security, quality assurance, and project management. Students will focus in one of the following specialization areas: Applied IT: This specialization is for students who wish to study computers in the context of an application area, such as biology, education, or graphic design. Computer Science: This specialization is for students who would like to design and build software products or design and build complex, secure networks. Data Science: This specialization is for students who wish to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities to collect, store, find, and interpret "big data." Forensic Computing: This specialization is for students who wish to investigate computer crimes and prepare evidence for use in a court of law. Health IT: This specialization is for students who aim to work in the health care industry, using technology to improve patient care. Information Systems: This specialization is for students who wish to design support networks, provide technical support to system users, and design and manage websites, usually in a business context. Interactive Media: This specialization is for students who would like to design websites using audio and video components. Networking and Cybersecurity: This specialization is for students who wish to specialize in network administration and the protection of today's computer systems. Upon successful completion of the information technology program, students will be able to function as IT professionals using a broad knowledge of IT to successfully analyze problems and implement IT solutions to these problems both in an internship and in a job after graduation; apply specific skills in a segment of the information technology field (such as software testing) allowing students to compete successfully for internships and entry-level jobs and to work effectively in these areas; demonstrate proficiency in at least one programing language, but be able to learn additional programing languages based on a knowledge of programming principles, and participate in programming competitions; demonstrate proficiency in a variety of skills such as computer repair, computer networking, database design, and cybersecurity through a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experiences sufficient to obtain industry certifications; conduct a capstone project that includes research in a an aspect of information technology (hardware, software, data, or information security) and apply that research to a current information technology concern for businesses or society in general; compose and construct written documents and give presentations articulating business needs, identifying solutions, and considering decision implications, with arguments backed by data; work successfully in a team environment both as a team leader and as a participant of a team, and communicate effectively with team members who do not have a technical background; conduct themselves as responsible professionals and global citizens who are aware of ethical issues and societal needs and who can determine the most ethical response to common dilemmas in the field; and possess the knowledge and skills required to pursue life-long learning, including advanced degrees in areas relating to information technology and to adapt to an ever-changing, global technological and business environment.