Information Technology

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Where business meets technology.

Dive head-first into the thriving worlds of both business and computer information systems. As organizations increasingly rely on electronics to stay connected and functioning, demand has skyrocketed for computer professionals who can make technology decisions with the businesses’ needs in mind.

Frostburg’s Information Technology program can give you the education you need in both computers and business to make the best decisions possible and lead your company and your career to a tech-savvy tomorrow.

You'll have the ability to customize your studies with several options to meet your individual needs and fulfill your personal goals. Choose a track specialization in:

  • Accounting
  • Business Information Technology
  • Computer Security
  • Graphic Arts or
  • Mass Communication.

 

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Program Requirements

Information Technology Program Highlights

  • Join the FSU chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and enjoy all the resources and membership perks it has to offer

  • Find friends and other passionate IT students in the Upsilon Pi Epsilon honor society or in the student-run Computer Club.

  • Collect your stand-out projects and programs into a portfolio that will impress your future employer and get you the job you want.

What can I do with an information technology degree?

$120,360

Median pay for Information Security Analysts (BLS 2023)

Related Occupations

Network Architect

Computer Programmer

Support Specialist

Database Administrator

Security Analyst

Web Developer 

Students entering the IT field can expect to be in high demand upon graduation. Positions like network architect, computer systems analyst, database administrator and systems manager are expected to grow much faster than the national average. Well-qualified systems specialists also enjoy very good prospects for advancement, as many businesses have a hard time finding qualified applicants in this rapidly growing field. For more information, visit the US BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

What You Will Learn

  • Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  • Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;
  • Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

There are so many ways to get involved and create connections on campus. I’ve had so many great experiences here and hope that students come here and create some great experiences on their own.

Tasia Smith, Communication Studies Major; Graphic Design and Computer Information System Minors

Our Alumni

Our materials engineering graduates have gone on to a variety of successful careers.

Job Titles

  • Computer Programmers

Employers

  • Google
  • FBI
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Northrop Grumman

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