Bachelor of Science in Information and Communications Technology
Program Description
This is a single degree leading to an AUPP Bachelor of Science in Information and Communications Technology. The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) program is designed to develop graduates with the ability to manage and lead the computer-based information systems. The program aligns the capabilities of information technology to business analysis and communications. Students are encouraged to sharpen their skills in Network Infrastructure and Security, Telecom, Data Science, Software Engineering, and Management Information System.
Students enhance their critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills with knowledge of management principles. The program is a balance of technology, management, communications, and the liberal arts.
Career Opportunities
Students will be equipped with the necessary knowledge, real-life experience, and skills to be entrepreneurs in today’s influential industries including Telecommunications, Network, and IT. Graduates are well-prepared to enter technology related careers, such as, network designer and administrator, core network engineer, radio engineer, system administrator, cyber security engineer/administrator, software developer, database administrator, web designer/developer, mobile develop, IT project manager, and Data scientist.
Bachelor of Science, Information and Communications Technology
| Program Structure | Required Total Credits (124-131) |
| General Education | 24 |
| Information Technology Major | 77 |
| Information Technology Specialization Courses
Note: Students will choose one of the following specializations |
• Specialization 1: 27 • Specialization 2: 30 • Specialization 3: 30 • Specialization 4: 23 |
General Education Courses (Required 24 credits)
Information Technology Major (Required 77 Credits)
Information Technology Specialization Courses (Required 23-30 Credits)
| SPECIALIZATION 1: Network Infrastructure and Security | 27 | ||
| METHODOLOGY | NS1 | Network Design | 3 |
| METHODOLOGY | NS2 | Cyber Security Essential | 2 |
| METHODOLOGY | NS3 | Network Administration with Linux | 3 |
| TECHNOLOGY | NS4 | Switching, Routing and Wireless Essential | 4 |
| TECHNOLOGY | NS5 | Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation | 4 |
| METHODOLOGY | NS6 | Cyber Ops | 4 |
| METHODOLOGY | NS7 | Network Security | 4 |
| TECHNOLOGY | NS8 | IP Core Network and Solution | 3 |
| SPECIALIZATION 2: Telecom | 30 | ||
| TECHNOLOGY | TC1 | MATLAB | 3 |
| FUNDAMENTAL | TC2 | Analog Electronic | 3 |
| FUNDAMENTAL | TC3 | Digital Electronic | 3 |
| FUNDAMENTAL | TC4 | Introduction to Telecom | 3 |
| METHODOLOGY | TC5 | Analog Communication | 3 |
| METHODOLOGY | TC6 | Digital Communication | 3 |
| METHODOLOGY | TC7 | Optical communication | 3 |
| METHODOLOGY | TC8 | Mobile Telecommunication | 3 |
| TECHNOLOGY | TC9 | Sensor/IoT Network | 3 |
| METHODOLOGY | TC10 | Data Communication/Intelligent Network | 3 |
| SPECIALIZATION 3: Software and Data Engineering | 30 | ||
| TECHNOLOGY | SE1 | Mobile app cross-platform development with Flutter 1 | 3 |
| TECHNOLOGY | SE2 | Mobile app cross-platform development with Flutter 2 | 3 |
| TECHNOLOGY | SE3 | UI/UX | 3 |
| METHODOLOGY | SE4 | Software Requirements, Analysis & Design | 3 |
| METHODOLOGY | SE5 | Software Testing and Quality Insurance | 3 |
| METHODOLOGY | SE6 | Software Project Management | 3 |
| METHODOLOGY | SE7 | Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science | 3 |
| METHODOLOGY | SE8 | Introduction to Machine Learning | 3 |
| METHODOLOGY | SE9 | Introduction to AI | 3 |
| TECHNOLOGY | SE10 | Data Analytic and Visualization | 3 |
| SPECIALIZATION 4: Management Information System | 23 | ||
| METHODOLOGY | MIS1 | Management of Information Systems | 3 |
| ACTIVITY | MIS2 | Management of Information Systems Lab | 1 |
| METHODOLOGY | MIS3 | Project Management (ITM) | 3 |
| METHODOLOGY | MIS4 | Operation Management | 3 |
| METHODOLOGY | MIS5 | Knowledge Management System | 3 |
| METHODOLOGY | MIS6 | Microeconomics and business finance | 3 |
| TECHNOLOGY | MIS7 | e-Commerce and e-Communication | 3 |
| METHODOLOGY | MIS 8 | Business Analysis and IT Strategy | 4 |
