Bachelor of Science: Overview

The Institute of Technology offers these Bachelor of Science degrees:

• Computing and Software Systems
• Computer Engineering and Systems
• Information Technology and Systems

Computing and Software Systems

The Computing and Software Systems (CSS) program features an innovative and broad approach to computer science and the design of applications software. The CSS curriculum draws heavily on computer science, but with a greater emphasis on software design relevant to the needs of local and regional industry.

In this rigorous academic program students will acquire essential knowledge in object- oriented programming, algorithms and principles of abstraction, data structures, discrete structures, architecture, operating systems, software design and complex ethical and societal issues. The program also offers concentration courses that provide depth and opportunities to specialize.

The Institute develops partnerships with leading software companies and professionals to advance the field through collaborative ventures, forums, research and internships. Internships allow students to apply theoretical knowledge to the workplace and develop solutions to real-world problems. Students will find that a CSS degree is relevant for a wide variety of fields and positions.

Computer Engineering and Systems

Computer Engineering and Systems (CES) program combines elements of both electrical engineering and computer science, granting students both the theoretical and practical foundations needed to solve problems in all aspects of computing.

The mission of the program is to educate each student to be a responsible and productive computer engineer who can effectively apply emerging technologies to meet future challenges. Essentially, computer engineers are electrical engineers that have additional knowledge in the areas of software design and hardware-software integration. Thus, Computer Engineering and Systems graduates are prepared to work on a wide variety of applications including circuit design, microprocessor design, software engineering, and embedded systems, which involves the integration of computer systems into other kinds of systems (such as appliances, robots, or motor vehicles).

Information Technology and Systems

The Information Technology and Systems (ITS) program integrates:

• information systems (IS), which involves generating and using an organization's information, with
• information technology (IT), which ensures that the organization’s infrastructure for managing that information is appropriate and reliable.

The ITS program's mission is to educate students to analyze, design, integrate, and manage information systems and deploy information technology.

Although intimately tied to the computing field, the ITS program differs from the existing CSS and CES programs in the following ways:

• emphasizes a practicum and interest-based specialization-oriented degree

  This means that there is a greater emphasis on application, deployment, configuration and development than on theory and principles, and that the students choose to specialize in a sub-area of information technology or system of information.

• actively responds to emerging technology trends and diversifications in information systems

  While it may not seem so, computing concepts change fairly slowly. However, the technology that manages information changes quickly as practitioners attempt to address real-world problems in industry, government, research and education. This program will respond to changes that reflect trends.

• requires real-world experience by engaging in an industrial co-op

  Students are exposed to what it is like to work in information technology by pairing them with businesses and institutions that have people dedicated to maintaining their computing and communication infrastructure and information.

• expects that students are active learners, passionate about current trends in technology, and capable of achieving the goals of managing and supporting the information technology systems programmed by the CSS and CES majors.

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