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Information Technology

Program Overview
Courses

Computer technology is at the core of nearly every modern enterprise, so let us help you develop your knowledge. Our expert faculty specialize in different areas of computing and can help you broaden the skills you need to be valuable in any modern workplace. We'll teach you to study, design, create, utilize, support and manage computer-based systems, software applications and computer hardware. This program is all about all things modern — embedded systems in automobiles, smart homes and even mobile and distributed systems. When you graduate, you’ll be well-connected to the IT industry in Middle Tennessee thanks to our professional connections and the opportunities you take on during your time here.

Program Foundations

The School of Computing expects that its Information Technology graduates will, within a few years of graduation:

Have professional careers in industry or academia or advance in graduate studies;
Apply knowledge and skills to solve problems effectively and efficiently, contributing to the technical advancement of the discipline;
Conduct themselves with integrity and incorporate proper ethical considerations in their work;
Continue to seek knowledge to thrive in an increasingly globalized society;
Effectively lead, work and communicate in cross functional teams; and
Serve their communities, whether locally, nationally, or globally.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Information Technology program in the School of Computing will have the ability to:

Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles. (Ethics)
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of computing based systems.

Capstone Projects

Courses

View the list of courses for the Information Technology, B.S. required below.

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Information Technology, B.S.

General education courses required (38 hours)

Specific courses required:

BI 4213 - Christian Ethics
LUSS 2093 - Impact of Internet Technologies on Society
Mathematics and physical science requirements satisfied by the major

Required courses for the major area (76-78 hours)

AC 2503 - Financial Accounting
AC 2513 - Managerial Accounting
ENT 2503 - An Introduction to Business
CS 1213 - Introduction to Computer Programming
CS 1233 - Object-Oriented System Design and Programming
CS 2233 - Data Structures and Algorithms
CS 2243 - Database Management Systems
CCT 395V - Internship *
CCT 4613 - Senior Project
SEC 3113 - Fundamentals of Information Security
IT 1123 - Future of Computing
IT 2043 - Information Technology Applications
IT 2223 - Web Application Development I
IT 3313 - Network Principles
IT 3323 - Wireless Networks and Mobile Systems
IT 3413 - Systems Analysis and Design
IT 3423 - Project Management
ITM 4003 - Principles of Technology Management
IT 4323 - Modern Telecommunications
MK 3503 - Principles of Marketing
MK 3533 - Marketing Management
MA 1113 - College Algebra
MA 2053 - Survey of Calculus
MA 2103 - Discrete Mathematics
MA 2183 - Elementary Statistics

Select nine (9) credit hours from the set of 3000-level or 4000-level courses with the following prefixes:

CS, CCT, SENG, SEC or IT.

Information Technology Minor

Contact Information

School of Computing

Steve Nordstrom
Associate Dean, School of Computing
(615) 966-5002
steve.nordstrom@lipscomb.edu

97%

Job placement rate

Internship

Become more competitive in the job market with an internship related to your interests. You’ll gain experience and boost your exposure. An internship will also help you learn whether you’ve chosen a career you’ll enjoy.

Job placement

With a top-tier university education on your resume, you’ll be in high demand, whether you choose to launch your career or begin graduate school. Most of our programs have a placement rate of at least 90 percent within six months of graduation.

Expert faculty, small class sizes

Learn from award-winning, experienced faculty who actually care about you. Our small class sizes allow us to get to know you personally. We lead an approachable community within our respective programs. Our faculty connections are the experts on their subject matter, too.

Our Faculty

Ken Mayer, Jr.

Assistant Professor

Ken received his first computer in the early 80's, a Commodore 64! This sparked his lifelong interest in computing, especially IT hardware. Just like many students who have gone for...
Meet Ken Mayer, Jr.
Chris Simmons

Associate Professor

Chris Simmons is an Associate Professor in the School of Computing. He obtained his Bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University, followed by a Master's degree in Information Technology from Carnegie...
Meet Chris Simmons

Career Paths

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.

Computer Support Specialists

Computer support specialists provide help and advice to computer users and organizations. These specialists either support computer networks or they provide technical assistance directly to computer users.

Computer Systems Analysts

Computer systems analysts, sometimes called systems architects, study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures, and design solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both.