Information Technology
Bachelor of Science

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Learn how business and IT work together and become a highly valued technology professional in a field growing by leaps and bounds.

Program Overview

The business IT team is the central nervous system of any organization. As an IT specialist, you will design computing systems that provide organizations with the information they need to achieve their business goals. You can also develop strong leadership and problem-solving skills as an IT manager, making it easy to transition from one industry to another.

Why LTU?
  • Intuitive professors dedicated to your success will personalize their instruction to your learning style
  • You will share your thoughts and ideas under the guidance of caring faculty who will inspire you through research projects, individualized assignments, hands-on experiences, and more
  • Real-world problems delivered creatively in the classroom will help you become a workforce-ready graduate who can solve the IT challenges of today
  • Expert faculty with research experience in artificial intelligence, big data, data mining, workflow task scheduling, and more will push you toward higher knowledge

Curriculum

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Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

College Composition

College Composition develops students’ acquisition of the fundamental principles of academic writing. This course focuses on the development of writing thesis statements and main arguments, topic sentences, transitional words and phrases, supporting paragraphs, use of evidence, essay organization, and research skills. Extensive writing and research practice is required.

COM1103

3

Information Technology Management

Course not found.

INT2103

3

Precalculus

Quadratic equations, functions and graphs, systems of equations, inequalities, logarithms, trigonometric functions, identities, equations. No credit after completion of MCS1224 or MCS1414. Calculus

MCS1074

4

Principles of Management

This course provides an introduction to the role of the manager and the management process in the context of organizations and society. The focus of the course is on effective management of the organization in a changing society and on improved decision making and communication as they relate to planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling.

MGT2203

3

Total Credits:

13

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Introduction to Business Data Analytics

Course not found.

INT2113

3

Fundamentals of Programming for Business

Course not found.

INT2114

4

Survey of Calculus

Must have placement. Limits and continuity, differentiation, curve sketching, applications of differentiation, integration, methods and applications of integration, multivariable calculus. No credit after completion of MCS1414. Lecture: 4 hrs

MCS1224

4

Entrepreneurship

This course introduces students to the primary aspects necessary for launching a new venture or business. Students will work in teams to develop a product or service from the planning stages to implementation that will result in a business plan. Students will also learn about the supporting functions to a start-up venture and the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.

MKT2123

3

Engaging Ancient Texts

A historical survey that develops students’ abilities to critically engage texts of the ancient global world, placing an emphasis on the way these texts reflect their context and human experience. Readings may draw from philosophy, history, literature, visual art, and more. Class activities include reading of primary sources, seminar discussion, and writing in various genres. May be taken concurrently with COM 1103.

HUM1213

3

Total Credits:

17

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Natural Sciences Elective 1

BIO/CHM/GLG/
PHY/PSC xxx3

3

SSC Elective

SSC2xx3

3

Introduction to Business Programming using Java

Course not found.

INT2134

4

Computer Networks I

Course not found.

INT3203

3

Statistics

This course covers descriptive statistics, probability, and probability distributions with an emphasis on statistical inference such as confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, chi-square tests, t-and F-distributions, and selected nonparametric tests.

MCS2124

4

Total Credits:

17

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Natural Sciences Elective 2

BIO/CHM/GLG/
PHY/PSC xxx3

3

Natural Sciences Lab Elective

BIO/CHM/GLG/
PHY/PSC xxx1

1

Web Design

Building from user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, this course covers visual, theoretical, and technical elements of web development.
Topics focus on web design standards, HTML/CSS/Javascript, and network-driven concepts and technology.

INT2123

3

Technical and Prof Com

Training in a systematic method for producing effective technical communication, written reports, letters, and memos as well as oral presentations. Lecture 3 hours. 3 hours credit

COM2103

3

Engaging Modern Texts

A historical survey that develops students’ abilities to engage texts of the modern global world, placing an emphasis on the way these texts reflect their context and human experience. Readings may draw from philosophy, history, literature, visual art, photography, film, digital media, and more. Class activities include reading of primary sources, seminar discussion, and writing in various genres. May be taken concurrently with COM 1103.

HUM1223

3

Database Systems I

This course covers the fundamentals of database management systems (DBMS) with an emphasis on the relational database systems. More specifically, it focuses on principles and methodologies of database modelling, design and manipulation of relational databases. Additionally, this course will explore big data and NoSQL. This course emphasizes on hands-on skills. Students are required to use database applications to practice database design and manipulation through assignments and lab exercises involving the data modelling, database development.

INT2143

3

Total Credits:

16

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

General Elective 1

GEN2xx3

3

Elective 1

INT3/4xx3

3

Human Computer Interaction

Ubiquitous computing is a reality into our workplaces and homes. Personal computing devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and notebooks surround us at home and work. The web too has grown from a largely academic network into the hub of business and everyday transactions. This course will focus on how people are a core component in the design and use of IT, and introduces aspects of human behavior that influence the design, development, and use of interactive computer systems. The course also considers a variety of methods that can be applied to the design and evaluation of interactive systems. The accessibility of the computer systems will be discussed as well, because of different needs that a human end-user might have. The student will study the entire cycle of HCI design and implementation, such as forming of HCI requirements, modeling the interaction process, designing the interface, implementing the resulting design, and evaluating the implemented product.

INT3603

3

Database Systems II

This course covers mostly hands-on topics in how to retrieve data from a relational database management systems (RDBMS) with an emphasis on Structured Query Language (SQL) queries. More specifically, it focuses on how to retrieve data from one or more tables, how to insert, update, and delete data, how to use functions, how to code summary and subqueries, and how to create and design database. Students are required to use database applications to practice database design and implementation through assignments and lab exercises and conduct a class project involving the database development and implementation.

INT3803

3

LLT Elective

LLT2xx3

3

Total Credits:

15

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Human Resource Management

Provides an overview of the role and key functions of human resources management in organizations. Topics include human resource strategic planning, job analysis, staffing, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation, retention, labor relations, health and safety, and fairness concerns. Employment law and compliance, employee well-being, globalization and developing trends in human resources are also introduced.

HRM3023

3

Elective 2

INT3/4xx3

3

Computer Networks II

This is an advanced course on computer networking. The aim of this course is to expand upon the fundamental and theoretical concepts covered in Computer Networks I and will emphasize network infrastructure design, advanced router configuration, configuring and managing the network infrastructure, analyzing network data traffic, Linux networking, Internet routing, voice over IP, and network security. Tools for vulnerability and port scanning, traffic monitoring, and digital forensics will also be introduced.

INT4013

3

Cybersecurity

This course is the second in a sequence of two that address building construction systems. The course focuses on principles of sustainable construction assemblies based on performance and environmental impact. Course content will engage criteria for defining appropriate building structure and enclosure systems in response to variables of geography, climate, thermal performance, and energy resources. Course content also includes building service systems and application of life safety systems through egress, accessibility, and code compliance. Students develop construction drawings, models, and outline specifications to demonstrate ability and understanding of the course content and objectives.

INT4023

3

Project Management

This course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills, tools, and techniques to effectively manage a major project on time, within budget and with successful results. The course focuses on planning and control over the life of the project with an emphasis on Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices and real life scenarios. The course will cover project lifecycle planning, PERT and CPM, computer based project control tools, resource loading, scheduling, costing, and decision making in the project environment.

MGT3103

3

Total Credits:

15

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Elective 3

INT3/4xx3

3

Elective 4

INT3/4xx3

3

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

This course will cover Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Topics include rationale for acquiring and implementing ERP, selection of ERP software, integration of processes and transactions in ERP, and the challenges associated with successful implementation of global ERP applications. Students will use SAP ERP (enterprise resource planning) software throughout the course, the same software used by many organizations in industry.

INT3703

3

Systems Analysis and Design

This course provides a methodical approach to implementing computer systems including systems planning, design, testing, implementation and software maintenance. Emphasis is on the strategies and techniques of systems analysis and design for producing logical methodologies for dealing with complexity in the development and implementation of information systems. The course approaches the development of information systems (IS) form a problem-solving perspective.

INT4203

3

Junior/Senior Elective

LLT/PSY/SSC 3/4XX3

3

Total Credits:

15

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

General Elective 2

GENxxx3

3

Elective 5

INT3/4xx3

3

Elective 6

INT3/4xx3

3

IT Capstone

This course focuses on the ultimate goal of solving business problems with technology and/or solving business problems in the world of technology. Students will apply the knowledge and skills acquired from all areas of study during their undergraduate BSIT experience to analyze and develop solutions to address business challenges. This journey is taken via extensive use of case studies and outside readings.

INT4303

3

Total Credits:

12

Awards + Accreditation

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  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
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From Computer

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From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
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  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
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