University of Phoenix

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The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Information Technology focuses on project management, the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), networking, Internet concepts, and design and programming fundamentals. This concentration builds upon the fundamentals of computer and networking design to provide students a foundation for understanding basic programming concepts. Students also will participate in real-world, scenario-based problems and develop functional software applications.

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In this concentration, students learn the theories and practices in hardware and software computer support. This concentration features live, online labs to give students hands-on experience in hardware, software, networking and security fundamentals.

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The Information Technology/Network Support concentration offers a functional overview of information systems and the analysis, design and security of modern computer networks. Concentration courses emphasize Local Area Networks, Wireless Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks and network security. In this program, students will use live, online labs to simulate network administration tasks commonly used in the IT industry.

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Students learn about systems analysis and design, programming, database design, network architecture and administration, web technologies, and application development, implementation and maintenance. This concentration provides courses covering the specific theories, competencies and skills necessary for success as a business systems analyst.

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The Information Systems Security concentration focuses on the concepts and principles of securing and protecting the information assets of the organization. The requirements for risk management and enterprise security are examined in this concentration.

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The Software Engineering concentration of the BSIT is designed to provide specific theories, competencies and skills necessary for success as a programming professional. This concentration focuses on the principles of software application development.

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The Master of Business Administration/Technology Management program is designed to enhance the management skills students need to function effectively within a technology organization. In the MBA/TM specialization, students will create complex business problem solving scenarios drawing upon skills and competencies mastered during the program. Students will gain experience in distilling a situation into a well-defined business problem to exploit technology-based opportunities for an organization of their choice. Prospective students should hold a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment.