Online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Degree

Complete your IT studies online

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts job openings in information technology to grow much faster than most occupations, as much as 12 percent by 2028. As IT solutions continue to expand, professionals are needed in nearly every business sector. A professional with an information technology degree might:

• Design and build data communication networks
• Write and test code for applications and software programs
• Provide support to users and organizations
• Implement security measures to protect computer networks and systems

What jobs can you get with an IT degree?

Information technology covers a variety of professional disciplines, including software development, systems administration and analysis, network support, web development, cybersecurity, and computer and information research science.

Is an online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology right for you?

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is a fully online  program offered by KU’s School of Professional Studies at the KU Edwards Campus. The IT bachelor's degree options combine technical expertise with problem-solving and communication skills to plan, configure, implement, integrate and maintain computing and information technology solutions for an organization's computing infrastructure. It is distinctly different from computer science, which focuses on abstraction, algorithm development, scientific programming and compilers.

The BSIT program is designed for recent community college graduates and working professionals who seek to upgrade their technical knowledge. It also prepares students for graduate study in information technology at the Edwards Campus.

What is the difference between Information Technology and Computer Science? 

Many students don’t know the difference between information technology and computer science because they’re both related to computers and information. They’re actually two very different fields that each offer different services and different career options.

Information technology is a field that deals with the collection, retrieval, accessing, recording and organization of data. An IT professional must also stay current with the latest programs and technologies, such as server software and the various operating systems. 

Computer science is a field chosen by individuals who are interested in programming computers using algorithms. A computer science student will spend a lot of his or her time studying computer science theory and discrete mathematics.