The bachelor’s degree in information technology helps students prepare for careers in software development, web development, and other technology-related fields. Students gain specific technical skills by selecting from a variety of options, including computer support, programming, web and database development, and system administration.

This degree is developed and granted by Ensign College, with support and resources coming from BYU-Pathway Worldwide.

Looking Ahead

Potential Employment

Given adequate freelance or work experience, successful students will be prepared for more advanced positions in either systems administration or web development or related information technology fields.

Bachelor of Science of Information Technology

Program requirements

Information Technology Path

Steps to your Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Certificate

Technical Support Engineer
+
General education courses
Certificate

IT Fundamentals
+
General education courses
Certificate

System Administration
+
General education courses

General Education Courses (36 credits)

Professionalism Certificate (15 credits) — Earned as part of the Associate Degree

Course Code	Course Name	# of Credits
BAP 115	Excel and Introduction to Technology x BAP 115 \| Excel and Introduction to Technology Microsoft Excel is one of the most important tools used in companies throughout the world. Having not only a fundamental knowledge of but also advanced skills in Excel will prepare the student for the world of work. The student will also be introduced to current technologies that are a daily part of our modern society. View Course Details ►	1
GS 170EC	Career Development x GS 170EC \| Career Development In this course, students develop resources, professional connections and essential employability skills to obtain or improve employment in a field related to their university certificate. Students will network and apply for job opportunities in their industry. View Course Details ►	1
COMM 122	Interpersonal Communications x COMM 122 \| Interpersonal Communications Interpersonal Communications fulfills the Humanities General Education requirement. This course introduces learners to the many aspects of interpersonal communication. Interactive learning environments provide practical experience with communication styles, listening, emotional intelligence, goal setting, and managing stress and conflict constructively. View Course Details ►	3
ENG 101	Introduction to College Writing x ENG 101 \| Introduction to College Writing Students in English 101 will work individually and in groups to observe and produce writing for both academic and workplace settings. The course explores the writing and revision process and reviews grammar, editing, and proofreading as applied in students writing. View Course Details ►	3
ENG 201	Intermediate College Writing x ENG 201 \| Intermediate College Writing This course develops critical reading, thinking, and writing skills that help students succeed academically and as members of society. It emphasizes critical thinking, as well as writing and revising for clarity, coherence, organization, and persuasiveness. Assignments include reading and analyzing arguments, writing analytical essays, and completing an argumentative paper requiring research. View Course Details ►	3
MAT 107	Quantitative Analysis and Personal Finance x MAT 107 \| Quantitative Analysis and Personal Finance This course is centered on the use of mathematics to model and solve real-world problems. Math principles will be taught in context in a variety of ways that students will encounter mathematics over their lifetime. Topics include geometry, statistics, probability, modeling with exponential and linear functions, and financial management. View Course Details ►	3
CAR 398	Project Based Internship x CAR 398 \| Project Based Internship This course is designed to help students experience real-life professional consulting projects within a team setting. The internships are designed to provide a moderate level of complexity in the consulting project requiring initiative, creativity, communication, interpersonal skills, and sound judgment. The experience will culminate with providing professional results to the sponsors and providing honest feedback for their teammates and advisors throughout the semester. View Course Details ►	1

Bachelor's Degree General Courses (21 credits)

Course Code	Course Name	# of Credits
HIST 175	History of Technology in the United States x HIST 175 \| History of Technology in the United States This course covers the general history of the United States, with emphasis on the development of technology and its influence on economic growth and development, from the Colonial Period to the present day. View Course Details ►	3
LS 303	Knowledge of the Physical and Natural World x LS 303 \| Knowledge of the Physical and Natural World This course is designed to integrate a knowledge of the foundations of physical science with an understanding of the systems and mechanisms that sustain life on earth. Special emphasis is placed on the practical understanding of biological processes and applying principles of good stewardship and good health. View Course Details ►	3
IT 330	Azure Technologies x IT 330 \| Azure Technologies Prepares the student to prove mastery of the following technical tasks: manage identity and access; implement platform protection; manage security operations; and secure data and applications. Successful completion of this Course will prepare students to take exam AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies certification exam. View Course Details ►	3
IT 335	AWS Cloud Practitioner x IT 335 \| AWS Cloud Practitioner Students will gain knowledge, skills, and abilities to demonstrate basic knowledge of the AWS platform, including available services and their common use cases, AWS Cloud architectural principles (at the conceptual level), account security, and compliance. View Course Details ►	3
IT 340	Business Intelligence Systems x IT 340 \| Business Intelligence Systems Students focus on extracting business intelligence from data sets for various applications, including reporting and visual analytics in multiple domains, including web analytics and business analytics, on aiding decision-making processes. View Course Details ►	3
IT 350	Network Configuration and Design x IT 350 \| Network Configuration and Design This course explores the infrastructure of a large network including hardware, design strategies, etc. Using virtual and simulation technologies students will configure routers, switches, etc. and learn how to design and configure a network with security in mind. View Course Details ►	3
IT 370	Advanced Linux x IT 370 \| Advanced Linux Students will enhance their foundational skills by navigating through a series of experiential projects. Students will interact with the advanced Linux command stack to build and integrate various server configurations in a secure environment. They will create, develop, and implement a business infrastructure plan that will meet the needs of an organization. View Course Details ►	3

Religion Courses (14 free credits)

Religion Cornerstone Courses

Course Code	Course Name	# of Credits
REL 200A	The Eternal Family A	1
REL 200B	The Eternal Family B	1
REL 225A	Foundations of the Restoration A	1
REL 225B	Foundations of the Restoration B	1
REL 250A	Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel A	1
REL 250B	Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel B	1
REL 275A	Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon A	1
REL 275B	Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon B	1

Religion Elective Courses

Course Code	Course Name	# of Credits
REL 280A	Answering My Gospel Questions A	1
REL 280B	Answering My Gospel Questions B	1
REL 290A	The Divine Gift of Forgiveness A	1
REL 290B	The Divine Gift of Forgiveness B	1
REL 333A	Teachings of the Living Prophets A	1
REL 333B	Teachings of the Living Prophets B	1

View Full Catalog

Why choose this degree?

Training in information technology enables you to work in the developing market of database systems, digital communications, cybersecurity, web development, software, wearable technology, and much more. Information technology prepares you for the growing global economy by providing you with problem-solving and interpersonal skills; computer administration, software development, computer networking, database, web development skills and experience; and information technology process management.

BYU-Pathway has found that certain combinations of certificates lead to better job opportunities. Most degrees have a recommended plan of certificates that will help students increase their income and improve their employment possibilities.

hands type on a keyboard with several computer screens

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Outcomes

Configure and resolve issues related to software, network, and security in support of desktop computers.
Design and develop computer programs.
Design and develop web pages, sites, and applications.
Design and develop relational databases and applications.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot network routers, switches, and servers.