Information Technology (BS) - Software, BS
Engineering and Computing
Campus:Modesto Maidique Campus
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Program Description
The BS in Information Technology degree presents a course of study that includes hands-on skill development in a broad array of subjects such as software development, databases, and networking. Students develop software in our state of the art labs that offer a variety of operating system and interactive development environments. Information Technology majors focus less on mathematical and theoretical concepts of computing, and more on specific and state-of-the-art technologies than Computer Science majors. Typical jobs obtained by recent graduates include, systems administrator, applications support specialist, database administrator, computer programmer, computer analyst, and computer support specialist. The Software Major track is designed for students who want to add a strong theoretical foundation of Computer Science.
Admission Requirements
1. Students entering FIU as Freshmen or as a Transfer student with less than 60 transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with fewer than 60 approved credits. Click here for the details.
2. Transfer students entering FIU with 60 or more transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with 60 or more approved credits augmented with completion of COP-2210 and MAD-2104 with a grade of "C" or higher. Click here for the details.
Career Opportunities
Related Occupations:
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Computer Programmers
- Computer Support Specialists
- Operations Research Analysts
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Librarians
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree.
Wages & Employment Trends for Computer and Information Systems Managers:
| Florida Median income | $126,820 |
| Florida rate of growth | +18% |
| National Median wages | $127,640 |
| National Projected growth | +15% |
Source and more information: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3021.00
Contact Information
11200 SW 8th Street
Engineering and Computer Science Building Room # 354
Miami, FL 33199
305-348-2744
undergrad-info@cis.fiu.edu
http://www.cis.fiu.edu/