Your studies immerse you in enterprise technology, guiding you from hardware configurations to scalable cloud architectures. You will explore high-demand domains like network administration, cybersecurity, and server management. Learning from experienced IT professionals, you will move beyond basic tech support. By mastering operating systems, virtualization, and network protocols, you build the technical authority required for modern IT administration.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology delivers the technical expertise needed to implement and maintain reliable, enterprise-grade technology systems. Combining foundational IT theory with hands-on practice, the curriculum immerses students in network administration, cybersecurity protocols, and modern cloud infrastructure. Graduates emerge prepared to optimize enterprise networks, collaborate effectively within cross-functional IT departments, and launch successful careers in the digital landscape.
Duration
4 Years
Flexible Schedule
Format ⓘ
In-person
On-Campus
Credits
120
Total credit hours
Transfer Credit
Up to 90
From accredited institutions
Average Class Size
18
Students per class
Your Journey Starts Here
A successful IT career requires the skills to manage, secure, and scale enterprise networks. Located in Washington, D.C.’s vibrant tech corridor, our bachelor’s program connects aspiring professionals with industry practitioners and hands-on environments. This rigorous track develops your problem-solving skills, builds your network, and prepares you to support end-to-end digital infrastructure.
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MANAGING MODERN INFRASTRUCTURE
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TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION
Our capital region location surrounds you with federal tech initiatives and enterprise hubs. You will test theory at dynamic campus events like BAU Innovate, collaborating in IT workshops and attending technology summits. Instead of static examples, you will configure real-world networks, optimize server performance, and resolve infrastructure bottlenecks. Regular workshops by senior administrators ensure you graduate with the practical toolsets demanded by top employers.
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LAUNCHING YOUR IT CAREER
Entering the professional arena requires the confidence to manage system upgrades and collaborate within IT departments. Through intensive capstone projects, you will tackle genuine challenges, from minimizing network downtime to deploying sophisticated cloud security protocols. You will transition into the industry backed by skilled peers, fully prepared to secure, scale, and support the digital operations of tomorrow’s innovative organizations.
Your Dream Career Awaits
At BAU, internship programs play a crucial role in linking IT theory and enterprise practice. These experiences allow students to work with peers to develop critical troubleshooting skills, enhance technical communication, and solve complex network administration and systems architecture challenges. With the introduction of the Cyber Edge Innovation Hub, students will have the opportunity to acquire powerful computing resources, work with infrastructure experts through mentorship, and leverage experiential learning to launch their own tech ventures.
$96,800
2024 Median Pay*, Network and Computer Systems Administrators
$103,790
2024 Median Pay*, Computer Systems Analysts
Other Career Opportunities: IT Support Specialist • Cloud Infrastructure Engineer • Systems Administrator • Computer Network Architect • Information Security Analyst • Help Desk Technician • IT Project Manager
*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Program Curriculum
Comprehensive curriculum designed for real-world IT challenges
120+
Credit Hours
40+
Courses
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Tuition Assistance
Up to $30,000
DMV Tuition Assistance
Up to 60%
Payment Plans
0% interest
Application Deadlines
Rolling admissions with multiple intake periods throughout the year. Domestic and transfer applications may continue to be reviewed after these deadlines on a rolling basis, subject to program availability. New students must complete registration by the census date for the applicable term; otherwise, they will not be eligible to register.
Open
Fall 2026
Start Date
August 24, 2026
Deadline to Apply
July 1, 2026
Coming Soon
Spring 2027
Start Date
January 19, 2027
Deadline to Apply
December 1, 2026
Future
Summer 2027
Start Date
June 1, 2027
Deadline to Apply
April 1, 2027
Meet Your Program Chair
In this highly connected world, technology leaders must think innovatively and act responsibly. Our faculty incorporates critical topics such as intelligent systems design, secure network architectures, and global data strategies, preparing students to make technical decisions aiming not only toward optimal system performance but also to make a positive, lasting impact on the digital environment and society.
Pipop Nuangpookka, Ph.D.
Chair of the Information Sciences and Engineering
EDUCATION
Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity
RESEARCH FOCUS
Non-Destructive Method of Detecting Hardware Attack, PII Security Controls, Web Server Protection, and Bilingual Translator Programming
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Co-authored scholarly papers published in the Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges/ACM digital library
- Key publications include “Hardware-Tampering Security Risks in the Supply Chain” and “Fileless Malware and Programmatic Method of Detection”
Pipop Nuangpookka, Ph.D.
Chair of the Information Sciences and Engineering
EDUCATION
Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity
RESEARCH FOCUS
Non-Destructive Method of Detecting Hardware Attack, PII Security Controls, Web Server Protection, and Bilingual Translator Programming
HIGHLIGHTS
-
- Co-authored scholarly papers published in the Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges/ACM digital library
- Key publications include “Hardware-Tampering Security Risks in the Supply Chain” and “Fileless Malware and Programmatic Method of Detection”
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