Introduction
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The BSIT (Bachelor of Science in Information technology) course offered by Westcliff University is an interdisciplinary program that offers pathways for students who want to pursue careers in the growing field of Information Technology. The program focuses on addressing business challenges and creating new opportunities with technology. The students pursuing this program will gain the necessary skills to solve business challenges through data analysis using Information Technology. The objective of Westcliff University’s BSIT program is to produce graduates who can utilize Information Technology to carry out data analysis and solve business problems.
Program Objective
Evaluate current and emerging technologies.
Identify and gather user requirements to design user-friendly interfaces.
Apply, configure, and manage IT technologies
Utilize data to help businesses gain insights to help them make better decisions.
Access IT impact on individuals, organizations, and the environment.
Apply IT concepts and strategies to solve a real-world problem.
Conduct researches in the field of information technology and related fields.
Program Breakdown by Course
General Education Courses:
LIT 150 English Literature
ENG 120 English Composition: Introduction to Communication
MAT 135 College Algebra
ART 100 Art History
HUM 165 Human Geography
POL 220 World Politics
PSY 235 Introduction to Psychology
SOC 245 Introduction to Sociology
SCI 280 Environmental Science
PHIL 190 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
IT Core Courses:
BSIT 315 (BUS 303) Information Technology Essentials
BSIT 320 Introduction to Statistical Analysis
BSIT 325 Applied Statistics for Optimization
BSIT 330 Discrete Mathematics
BSIT 335 Web Page Design and Development
BSIT 340 Data Programming Concepts
BSIT 345 Data Programming Languages
BSIT 350 (BUS 304) Database Design & Management Systems
BSIT 355 Technical Writing and Communication
BSIT 360 Introduction to Data Communication Networks
BSIT 365 (BUS 306) Computer Networking Concepts, Administration & Security
BSIT 370 (BUS 307) Business Intelligence Tools & Technologies
BSIT 375 Knowledge Discovery and Data Science
BSIT 380 (BUS 308) Big Data Analytics
BSIT 385 Data Visualization
Business Courses:
BUS 300 Foundations of Business
BUS 305 Principles of Accounting
BUS 310 Concepts of Microeconomics
BUS 311 Concepts of Macroeconomics
BUS 325 Introduction to Leadership
BUS 330 Principles of Marketing
BUS 334 Essentials of Corporate Finance
BUS 349 Foundations in Operations Management
BUS 355 The Essentials of Entrepreneurship
BUS 387 Introduction to Business Research
BSIT 390 Capstone Project
Electives:
BSIT 327 Computer Hardware Fundamentals
BSIT 328 System Analysis and Design
BSIT 329 Artificial Intelligence
BSIT 332 Software Quality Assurance
BSIT 333 Mobile Computing and Programming
BSIT 341 Calculus I
BSIT 342 Linear Algebra for Data Science
BSIT 343 Advanced Programming using Python/Java
BSIT 344 Advanced Web Programming and Application Development
BSIT 348 Cloud Computing
Total: 120 credit hours
Textbooks/Learning Resources
Skwire, D., & Wiener, H. S. (2016). Students book of college English: Rhetoric, reader, research guide, and handbook (14th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.James, M., Merickel, A., Loyd, G., & Perkins, J. (2017). Reading literature and writing argument (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.Gustafson, R. D., & Hughes, J. D. (2017). College algebra (12th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning.Stokstad, M., & Cothren, M. W. (2018). Art history (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.Malinowski, J. C., & Kaplan, D. H. (2013). Human geography (1st ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.Blanton, S. L., & Kegley, C. W. (2017). World Politics: Trend and transformation (16th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.Kalat, J. W. (2017). Introduction to psychology (11th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.Henslin, J. M. (2017). Essentials of sociology (12th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.Hassenzahl, D. M., Hager, M. C., & Berg, L. R. (2017). Visualizing environmental science (5th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.Moore, B. N., & Parker, R. (2016). Critical thinking (12th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.Nickels, W. G., McHugh, J. M., & McHugh, S. M. (2016). Understanding business (11th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.Wild, J. J., Shaw, K. W., & Chiappetta, B. (2017). Fundamental accounting principles (23rd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.Frank, R. H., Bernanke, B., Antonovics, K. L., Heffetz, O., & Norander, P. J. (2016). Principles of microeconomics (6th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.Frank, R. H., & Bernanke, B. (2016). Principles of Macroeconomics (6th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.Manning, G., & Curtis, K. (2014). The art of leadership (5th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.Kerin, R. A., & Hartley, S. W. (2019). Marketing (14th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.Ross, S. A., Westerfield, R., & Jordan, B. D. (2015). Fundamentals of corporate finance (11th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education.Stevenson, W. J. (2014). Operations management (12th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.Hisrich, R. D., Peters, M. P., & Shepherd, D. A. (2017). Entrepreneurship (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.Hair, J. F., Celsi, M., Ortinau, D. J., & Bush, R. P. (2016). Essentials of marketing research (4th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.Thompson, A. A., Peteraf, M. A., Gamble, J. E., & Strickland, A. J. (2017). Crafting and executing strategy: The quest for competitive advantage: Concepts and cases (21st ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Entrance/Admission Requirements
(Programs of four hundred fifty (450) or more clock hours or the credit hour equivalent shall administer a basic skills examination to each student who enrolls unless the student has provided evidence of a high school graduation diploma, general equivalency diploma, or its equivalent.)
