Information Technology, BS at George Mason University

The Information Technology, BS prepares students to apply IT to support business processes. The degree produces graduates with strong problem-solving, writing, and communication skills who successfully compete for technical employment and are prepared for advanced study. The objectives of the B.S. program in Information Technology relate to the expected abilities of the graduates three to five years after graduation.  

The objectives include: 

1. Be employed in a position in which they have successfully used their information technology skills as evidenced by achieving improved organizational objectives  
2. Progress through increasing levels of responsibility in the workplace  
3. Demonstrate ethical, social and professional responsibility consistent with organizational values  
4. Work effectively in teams, whether as a participant or as a leader 
5. Grow through self-study, continuing education and professional development relevant to their profession 

The program can be successfully completed in eight full-time semesters with an average of 15 credits each semester. It is also possible for students to complete the degree on a part-time basis. The 120-credit degree requirement consists of Mason Core requirements, IT foundation and core courses, and courses required for the chosen IT concentration. At least 30 credits toward the BS degree must be earned at Mason, and at least 45 credits must be at or above the 300 level. Upper division courses in the program are taught at the Science and Technology campus, where many Department of Information Sciences and Technology faculty offices are located.