Welcome!
The Information Technology program at D'Youville is specially designed to offer a hands-on education on the application of computer technology in a business environment.
The program is different from the majority of computer science or computer engineering programs offered today as it is designed to meet the needs of industry as defined by the profession. In addition to computing theories, the program stresses the application of computer technology such as database, networking, system administration, multimedia and web publishing, security, resource management, the integration of technology and software development.
The overreaching objective of the program is to provide students essential technical and communication skills and a solid theoretical foundation so that they are well prepared for professional employment and life-long learning in this ever-changing field.
Our undergraduate coursework, leading to a Bachelor's of Science degree in Information Technology, is organized into three levels with the first focusing on information systems fundamentals, personal productivity, systems theories and practices. The second level includes hardware and software programming, data, object structures, networks and telecommunications and the third level includes information systems development and management processes. Students in the Bachelor of Science degree program have the options to select one of four professional concentrations:
- (1) multimedia and web publishing
- (2) database information systems
- (3) networking and communication systems
- (4) systems integration and management.
Offerings in these professional areas are constructed on various topics, and will vary according to changing technology trends and market demands.
Recognizing the global aspect of the current business environment, the Department in conjunction with the Department of Business, also offers a five-year program leading to both a bachelor's degree in Information Technology and a master's degree in International Business.
The Department is guided by a group of business and academy leaders that make up the Information Technology Advisory Board. Their advice and guidance assure the students are learning up-to-date and relevant information as it pertains to industry today. Housed in the newly opened Academic Center, students enjoy state-of-the-art lab facilities, modern equipment, and current software.
We encourage you to browse through our web site. If you have any questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact us by phone or by e-mail. We look forward to having you on the D'Youville campus as a student in this new and exciting academic field.
Anthony G. Basile, Ph.D.
Director, Information Technology Program
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