Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

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Solve Challenging Problems

Technology is everywhere, creating opportunities in almost every field 鈥 from business to healthcare, arts and entertainment, education, government, forensics and national security. ITEC professionals accomplish a range of tasks, from developing and installing applications to designing complex computer networks and information databases.
Information Technology Concentrations
Information technology (ITEC) is the multidisciplinary study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and system networks.
Data science and analytics (DSA) is a data-driven program applying different fields, including mathematics, computing and domain knowledge. Graduates of the DSA concentration satisfy the growing need for jobs requiring skills in effective analysis of data-intensive problems, meaningful communications with technical and non-technical audiences through data visualization, implementing solutions using standard data analytics processes, and recommending data governance solutions that are secure, ethical and minimize risk.
This concentration is for students interested in the full range of information technology professions and is ideally suited for jobs involving digital media.
This concentration is for students interested in business-related information technology positions and prepares students with a core of ITEC topics as well as courses in business, management and marketing.
This concentration is for students interested in the full range of information technology professions and is ideally suited for jobs in software development. Online option available on GGC.edu/online.
This concentration is for students interested in the full range of information technology professions and is ideally suited for jobs involving system networks and security of those systems.
Courses and Curriculum
Course examples for a information technology degree (varies based on your chosen concentration):

Intro to Databases

Fundamentals of Programming
Engaged Learning
GGC fosters partnerships with local community organizations to provide tangible experiences that move portfolios to the top of the employment pile.
- Student/faculty research collaborations
- Technology Ambassadors Program (TAP)
- Academic conference presentations
- Internships
- Service learning
GGC also creates global engagement through study abroad opportunities.
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Minors, Certificates, Certifications
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Alumni Voices

Asad Khan, 鈥17
Bachelor of Information Technology, systems and security concentration
鈥淕GC has provided me the foundation I needed to leave and launch a career in higher education and information technology, while remaining home and being able to give back through the Alumni Association Board and teaching in the classrooms I once had the joy to be a student in!鈥
Transforming Lives
- Program director of networking and AWS coordinator, Gwinnett Technical College
- Lecturer, information technology, 亚洲麻豆精品在线
- Committee on members chair, 亚洲麻豆精品在线 Alumni Association
- Finalist for Gwinnett Young Professionals 35 under 35, 2023
Education
- Master of Science in Information Technology, cybersecurity and forensics, Middle Georgia State University, 2021
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, systems and security, 亚洲麻豆精品在线, 2017
- Information technology certifications: Microsoft, AWS, CompTIA, TestOut, Oracle, Google Cloud, Certiport