Information Technology (BS)
Program Summary
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Credits: 120 total
Degree: BS
Accreditation: ABET
College/School: College of Engineering and Computing
Start Date: 8/25/2025
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Program Description
This bachelor’s degree program prepares students to apply IT to support business processes by producing graduates with strong problem-solving, writing, and communication skills who successfully compete for technical employment and are prepared for advanced study. Graduates are expected to achieve improved organizational objectives; progress through increasing levels of responsibility in the workplace; demonstrate ethical, social, and professional responsibility consistent with professional societies; work effectively in teams; and grow through self-study, continuing education, and professional development.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program find jobs that focus on the application of IT in an increasing number of emerging sub disciplines, including network administration, information security, information systems, telecommunications, web development, and computer graphics.
As a Mason student, you may also contact University Career Services for more career information and counseling.
Further Studies
Graduates of this program may also consider Mason’s fully online MS in Applied Information Technology with a concentration in Cyber Security.
Courses
Program requirements may change; please refer to the Mason Course Catalog for the most up-to-date requirements.
Details
Who should apply?
This program is designed for individuals who desire to become knowledgeable in the technical aspects of IT and to focus their career on the use and management of IT resources. In this program, you will learn to apply information technology to support business processes, gain strong problem solving abilities, and develop your communication skills.
Financial Aid
Scholarships currently available for Information Technology students include:
- Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association Scholarship
- Harbitter Family Endowed Scholarship
- Nortel PEC Solutions Inc. Scholarship
- Steven M. Scholrling Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship
- IMC Inc. Suneeth Nayak Scholarship
For information on other loans, scholarships, and other types of financial aid, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Why choose George Mason?
- You will follow an industry-validated curriculum at Mason with a focus on current principles and practices in information technology and its applications. Upon completion of the program, you will be able to confidently meet the existing and emerging needs of the IT industry.
- Mason’s program will prepare you for graduate studies in topics such as information security, information systems, telecommunications, and other related IT fields.
- Coursework will help you gain an appreciation for the global influence of IT on society and an understanding of the ethical and social responsibilities of IT professionals.
- Student support services, including phone consultations, are available to help you stay connected with the university and keep you on track to graduate.
- Most courses are offered in an online format. With guidance from the online program coordinator, you will be able to complete the majority of courses from anywhere.
- This program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
- In 2016, this program was ranked #3 among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in Information Technology by Best Colleges and HigherEducation.com.
Ready to Apply?
Prerequisites
- Receive undergraduate student admission to Mason
- Preference is given to students who have four years of high school mathematics courses, including pre-calculus
Application Materials
- Application fee
- High school transcripts SAT or ACT scores (students who graduated from high school more than five years prior to enrollment at Mason are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores)
- TOEFL scores (for non-native English-speaking applicants)
- Optional “Personal Statement”
Contact
Mason Engineering Online Office
Daniel Garrison
Director, Mason Engineering Online
Volgenau School of Engineering
Email: [email protected]
Academic Program Contact
Khondkar Islam
Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies
Information Sciences and Technology
Phone: (703) 993-8557
Email: [email protected]
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