Overview
The Bachelor of Science with a Major in Information Technology Management Program is designed to meet the increasing demand for technology expertise in consulting, marketing and sales support, customer services and support, information and library science and general management. This program is designed to provide students with understanding of basic Information Technology Management concepts and practical technology skills. Graduates are prepared for positions in the areas of (1) Information Desktop Management and Administration, (2) Database Management Systems (DBMS) Development, Administration and Support, (3) Network Management and Support.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
· Operate a Personal Computer with skills required to adjust easily to the future changes in hardware and software.
· Use a variety of computer applications relevant to the business/organization needs, including operating systems, word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphics, and telecommunications.
· Apply theory of information technology management to the business/organization environment and adapt to future changes in technology.
· Recognize of a wide-range of information desktop management and their appropriate computer application as related to the business/organization needs.
· Manage and support business/organization networking environment.
· Design, develop, administer, and support a robust database management system (DBMS) for the changing business/organization needs.
Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Information Technology Management, students must complete at least 180 quarter units, 76.5 of which must be completed at the upper division level and 45 of which must be taken in residence, including the capstone project classes (ITM 490 A/B). In the absence of transfer credit, students may need to take additional general electives to satisfy the total units for the degree.
Prerequisites for the Major
Students should be computer literate and have a basic understanding of computer usage.
(4 courses or equivalent, 18 quarter units)
ITM 200 – Computer Hardware, Software, Maintenance & Support
ITM 205 – Office Productivity Software Applications
ITM 210 – Introduction to Information Technology
ITM 230 – Computer Network Technologies Overview
Requirements for the Major
(14 courses, 63 quarter units)
ITM 320 – IT Management
(Prerequisite: ITM 210 or equivalent)
ITM 340 – IT Client Environment Using Windows
ITM 345 – IT Server Environment Using Linux
ITM 350 – Desktop Application Support and Troubleshooting
(Prerequisite: ITM 205 or equivalent)
ITM 420 – LAN Networks
ITM 430 – WAN Networks
ITM 434 – Wireless LAN Administration
ITM 435 – Wireless LAN Security
(Prerequisite: ITM 434)
ITM 440 – Database Systems Concepts and Data Modeling
ITM 450 – Database Processing and Administration
(Prerequisite: ITM 440)
ITM 470 – Information Security Management
ITM 475 – Information Security Technologies
(Prerequisite: ITM 470)
ITM 490A – IT Project Management
(Prerequisite: 10 of the 12 ITM courses must be successfully completed)
ITM 490B – IT Capstone Project
(Prerequisite: ITM 490A)
Upper Division Electives
(2 courses, 9 quarter units)
Students can choose any two upper division degree related electives from SOET or SOBM OR the students can select two specific courses from the Masters in Technology Management or Masters In Information Systems Programs. Refer to these Masters Programs for more details.
BSITM/MSTM Transition Program
The BSITM/MSTM Transition Program allows currently enrolled BSITM students with a grade point average of at least 3.0 who are within completing their last six courses to register for two MSTM courses as electives for their BSITM degree. Students can select any two of the following three courses: TMG 620, TMG 601, or TMG 604. The number of courses required to earn an MSTM degree for Transition Program students is reduced from 12 to 10 courses. To be eligible for the Transition Program, students must apply for the MSTM and begin their program of study within six months after completing their final BSITM course.
Students must complete graduate-level coursework as part of the BSITM degree with a grade of B or better. This coursework will not transfer as graduate-level credit to National University or any other institution as it is part of an undergraduate degree program. Grades earned in graduate level courses will be calculated as part of the student's undergraduate Grade Point Average.
BSITM/MSIS Transition Program
The BSITM/MSIS Transition Program allows currently enrolled BSITM students with a grade point average of at least 3.0 who are within completing their last six courses to register for two MSIS courses as electives for their BSITM degree. Students can select CIS 601 and one of the following two courses: CIS 602 or CIS 603. The number of courses required to earn an MSIS degree for Transition Program students is reduced from 12 to 10 courses. To be eligible for the Transition Program, students must apply for the MSIS and begin their program of study within six months after completing their final BSIS course. Students must complete the 10-course MSIS program within four years with no break exceeding 12 months.
Students must complete graduate-level course work taken as part of the BSITM degree with a grade of B or better. This course work will not transfer as graduate-level credit to National University or any other institution as it is part of an undergraduate degree program. Grades earned in graduate level courses will be calculated as part of the student's undergraduate Grade Point Average.