BS Information Technology at University of Kansas

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in 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.

Faculty: School of Professional Studies | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

While completing all required courses, students must also meet each of the following hour and grade-point average minimum standards: Total Hours: Satisfied by a minimum of 120 total hours. Junior/Senior Hours: Satisfied by a minimum of 45 junior/senior hours (300+) hours.

Career pathways

Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts job openings in information technology to grow much faster than most occupations, as much as 12 percent by 2028, much faster than the average for all other careers. They may find careers in information security, software development, platform technologies, network and system administration, Web system development

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to this major is through School of Professional Studies and university admission; these requirements apply at the college/university level, not to the major alone. The B.S. in Information Technology follows university admission requirements for transfer students. In addition to the university GPA requirements, students applying to the B.S. in Information Technology must also have eared a C (2.0 GPA) or better in College Algebra or higher. First-year students apply for admission through the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. This program offers flexible pathways for students to complete their degree. Students can take foundational courses at community colleges or the KU Lawrence Campus, and complete upper-level coursework through the School of Professional Studies.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1; FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1; fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1. The application fee is $40 (non-refundable) for domestic degree-seeking freshmen; fee waivers are available. KU is test optional; ACT/SAT scores are encouraged and are not required. Apply online through the KU application portal.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ku.edu/

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