The Bachelor of Information Technology Online degree (BIT Online) is a 124-credit hour program delivered entirely online through Georgia Southern University, producing graduates with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet the demands of employers. The Bachelor of IT curriculum provides a solid foundation in Information Technology Infrastructure, Operating Systems, and Database Design.
This online IT degree program at Georgia Southern University is ideal for anyone looking to advance within an already established career in the IT industry or to break into this growing field on the ground level.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of computer and information technology occupations to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 557,100 new jobs nationally.
The increased demand for IT professionals will stem from a greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data, and information security across all other industries.
$104,420
Median Annual Wage for Computer and Information Technology Occupations as of 2023
*Data from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook(opens in new tab)
As a University System of Georgia (USG) eMajor program, students enrolled in the online Bachelor of Information Technology degree at Georgia Southern University have access to the comprehensive student support services and benefits provided by USG eCampus.
BIT students should first contact Georgia Southern University support services regarding questions or concerns with course-related issues.
Students enrolled in the online Bachelor of IT degree at Georgia Southern can choose to concentrate in either Data Science or Cybersecurity.
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| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| General Requirements (Core IMPACTS) | 42 Hours |
| Additional Requirements | 3 Hours |
| Field of Study Requirements | 18 Hours |
| Major Core | 42 Hours |
| Major Electives (No Emphasis) | 12 Hours |
| General Electives | 6 Hours |
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Optional Area of Emphasis
In lieu of a general degree, students may pursue an emphasis in Data Science or Cyber Security |
12 Hours |
| Total Credit Hours | 123 Hours |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 2135 | Technical Communication | 3 |
| ITW 1130 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| ITW 1430 | Introduction to Web Design | 3 |
| ITW 2430 | Computer Programming I | 3 |
| ITW 2431 | Computer Programming II | 3 |
| MATH 1401 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITW 2140 | Discrete Mathematics for Information Technology | 3 |
| ITW 2333 | IT Infrastructure | 3 |
| ITW 2530 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITW 2531 | Introduction to Cyber Security | 3 |
| ITW 3133 | E-Commerce | 3 |
| ITW 3231 | Data Communications & Networking | 3 |
| ITW 3233 | Database Design & Implementation | 3 |
| ITW 3234 | Computer Systems Acquisition | 3 |
| ITW 3530 | Information Systems Security | 3 |
| ITW 4130 | Modern IT Management | 3 |
| ITW 4336 | Network Security | 3 |
| ITW 4337 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| ITW 4530 | Senior Capstone Project | 3 |
| ITW 4790 | Internship in Information Technology | 3 |
Note: A minimum grade of "C" is required in all Major Requirements.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITW 3137 | Basics of Intelligent IT Solutions | 3 |
| ITW 3230 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| ITW 3432 | Introduction to Data Analytics | 3 |
| ITW 3531 | Digital and Computer Forensics | 3 |
| ITW 4127 | AI-Powered IT Applications | 3 |
| ITW 4135 | Advanced Data Analytics | 3 |
| ITW 4136 | Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining | 3 |
| IT 5434 | Advanced Network Security | 3 |
Select 12 credit hours from the approved major electives above.
Note: A minimum grade of "C" is required in all Major Requirements.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITW 3230 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| ITW 3432 | Introduction to Data Analytics | 3 |
| ITW 4135 | Advanced Data Analytics | 3 |
| ITW 4136 | Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining | 3 |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITW 3137 | Basics of Intelligent IT Solutions | 3 |
| ITW 3531 | Digital and Computer Forensics | 3 |
| ITW 4127 | AI-Powered IT Applications | 3 |
| IT 5434 | Advanced Network Security | 3 |
Note: A minimum grade of "C" is required in all Major Requirements.
