Introduction
The integration of computers, technology, and the Internet into our daily lives has changed the way we live. Wherever these innovations reach, individuals must be ready for the challenge of keeping systems and programs running smoothly while keeping an eye on future technological advancements. Those interested in entering this ever-changing, fast-paced field now have a new option: the bachelor of science degree in information technology (IT). The goals of the IT program are to educate, challenge, and train our diverse student body for a world of technology that is constantly changing.
Unique Features
- UNH's information technology program provides a different focus from our computer science program, concentrating on the hands-on, less technically intensive aspects of applications development, web design, and network administration.
- Students graduate with a solid understanding of both practical and conceptual information technologies and a firm sense of the ins and outs of computer hardware, software, and human/computer interface design issues.
Students must select advanced courses from one of two tracks: web and database development or network administration and security. - Students who choose web and database development will focus on topics such as multimedia, website creation, marketing, and e-commerce. Those who follow the network administration and security track will explore areas such as operating systems, engineering management, and computer network security.
- A student also must complete a minor in another discipline. Suggested minors include criminal justice, management, marketing, international business, art, multimedia, music & sound recording, or bioengineering.
- To keep abreast of advancing technology, new courses are developed often.
- Upon completion of the program, every student should be able to design effective and usable IT-based solutions and integrate them into a user's environment. Graduates should also be able to design and implement a system for real application, both individually and as part of a team.
- Graduates are able to communicate technical material in clearly written English.
