BS in Information Technology & Informatics
A degree for students interested in computing and technology. This transformative interdisciplinary program is distinct from computer science and management information systems, focusing on a broad base of computer-related skills and experiences.
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Unlock key IT skills necessary for collecting, processing, analyzing, and visualizing digital information, including programming, data management, networking, mobile systems, ethics, and security. Upon graduation, you’re well-prepared to pursue careers such as application developer, business analyst, IT consultant, and network administrator.
Career-Ready Skills
Learn to apply computing technologies to solve real-world problems through team projects, hands-on assignments, and internships with industry partners.
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Why earn this degree here?
Experiential Learning
Apply computing technologies to solve real-world problems through team projects and hands-on assignments, producing career-ready graduates.
Expert IT Faculty
Learn from world-class faculty with rich industry experience, who encourage you to experiment with applying information technology across a broad range of fields.
Industry Internships
Obtain working experience through internships with CIT’s industry partners while you’re still a student.
Free Tuition with the Go Blue Guarantee!
UM-Flint students are automatically considered, upon admission, for the Go Blue Guarantee, a historic program offering free tuition for high-achieving, in-state undergraduates from lower-income households. Learn more about the Go Blue Guarantee to see if you qualify and how affordable a Michigan degree can be.
Curriculum Overview
The Information Technology and Informatics Program offers a robust experiential curriculum with practical projects to build marketable IT and programming skills. The program encourages interdisciplinary learning with a range of electives, plus two hands-on Capstone courses focused on solving industry-based problems, establishing expertise in designing, creating, and maintaining information systems in the digital world.
Career Outlook
Information technology plays an important role across almost every industry, including health care, education, and finance. As more organizations invest in their IT systems, demand for highly educated IT professionals is on the rise.
11%
Projected growth through 2029
531,200
New jobs projected nationally
$91,250
National median income
With a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology & Informatics, you can pursue ample job opportunities in fields like cloud computing, network security, and big data. Potential jobs include:
- Computer Network Architect
- Computer Programmer
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Database Administrator
- Information Security Analyst
- Software Developer
- Machine Learning Engineer
Admission Requirements
Information Technology & Informatics majors follow UM-Flint’s standard first-year or transfer admission requirements — there are no additional program-specific requirements to declare this major.
As an Information Technology and Informatics major, you have so many options and opportunities that it’s essential to develop a strong relationship with your academic advisor. They can answer your questions about program requirements, assist you in choosing courses, and help you succeed.
Have questions? Contact the program’s dedicated academic advisor.
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