Bachelor of Science in Information Technology & Security
Interested in computing and technology? Learn software skills, interactive user experience design, and modern digital tools with this hands-on major.
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Turn your passion for technology into in-demand professional expertise at the College of Innovation & Technology. Instead of choosing between coding, networking, or business strategy, with this science major, you can master them all.
Graduate ready to land top roles from day one with the necessary IT skills needed for collecting, processing, analyzing, and visualizing digital information.
The Skills You Will Develop
Throughout the degree, you will gain career-ready, hands-on experience in:
- Programming
- Data Management
- Networking
- Mobile Systems
- Ethics
- Security
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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.
Expert IT Faculty
Learn from world-class faculty with rich industry experience who want you to succeed in any field in information technology.
Industry Internships
Obtain working experience through internships as you study with CIT’s industry partners.
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.
Curriculum Overview
The program encourages interdisciplinary learning with a range of electives, plus two hands-on capstone courses focused on solving industry-based problems. Your studies allow you to establish 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 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 & Security, you can pursue ample job opportunities in fields like cloud computing, network security, and big data.
Careers in Information Technology & Security
- Computer Network Architect
- $134,050 median annual salary
- Computer Programmer
- $100,390 median annual salary
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- $120,230 median annual salary
- Database Administrator
- $104,620 median annual salary
- Information Security Analyst
- $129,180 median annual salary
- Software Developer
- $135,980 median annual salary
- Machine Learning Engineer
- $116,580 median annual salary
Source: National median annual wage data provided by O*NET OnLine / U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Admission Requirements
Information Technology & Security 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 security 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.