Online Bachelor's Degree B.S. Information Technology

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Overview

Columbia Southern University’s online Bachelor of Science in information technology is designed for individuals who wish to integrate the discipline of IT within a business context. The degree program analyzes the development, maintenance and management of computer-based IT systems in organizations. Graduates of this program will be able to create, maintain and provide IT and business-related solutions in many environments including private businesses, publicly traded organizations, government, military and other IT infrastructure.

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Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:

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Curriculum

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Concentration Courses

The following courses are recommended to satisfy General Education Requirements.

Students may select electives from courses not used to meet other requirements.

Students must take into consideration the 36 semester hour upper-division requirement when selecting courses. Each student is encouraged to speak with his or her Academic Advisor for more information.

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Tuition Rates

Our goal is to provide the strongest online academic programs at an affordable rate. On average, our tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors.

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Course Type	Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour^*
Undergraduate	$230
Graduate	$315
Doctoral	$375

^*Tuition rate effective July 1, 2019. Rates are per credit hour. Most courses are three (3) credit hours. Tuition and fees are payable in U.S. funds. Tuition Rates are subject to change.
The tuition rate for graduate courses per credit hour is $250 for all active-duty military members (not applicable for CSU learning partners). The lower rate is offered to keep the tuition rate at the DoD cap of $250.
^† CSU Learning Partners receive a tuition discount that is applied to the full tuition rate.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Affordability and Transparency Center, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Fall 2015, Institutional Characteristics component and Winter 2015-16, Student Financial Aid component.

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Paying for school is possible. At CSU, there are many Ways to Save including scholarships, military tuition assistance, Learning Partnerships and more.

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Giving our students the flexibility they need to fit education into their busy schedules is at the core of our mission. Our courses are designed to accommodate working professionals, moms, dads, and anyone else who is balancing school with other life commitments.

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Accreditation & Institutional Recognition

Carefully designed and taught by experienced industry experts, CSU's courses have been recognized for their rigorous academic material, high-caliber instruction and commitment to advancing the industries that they serve.

Columbia Southern University is an accredited member of the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).

Online Bachelor's Degree B.S. Information Technology

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Degree at a Glance

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Program Summary

Program Description

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Concentration Outcomes

Curriculum

Major Requirements

Concentration

General Education

Electives

Student Testimonials

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Online Bachelor's Degree B.S. Information Technology

Overview

Degree at a Glance

Take the Next Step in Your Career

Program Summary

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Concentration

Concentration Outcomes

Curriculum

Major Requirements

Concentration

General Education

Electives

Student Testimonials

Tuition Rates

Ways to Save

Flexible Online Learning Options

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