A Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology typically includes a few core courses along with some electives that you choose as you approach the degree's completion. The core courses are mandatory for everybody enrolled in the program. The core courses vary from institute to institute, but usually include information technology (IT) programming, programming languages, data structures, multimedia design, computer hardware and data communications and networks. The elective courses depend on the area of specialization of the student, for instance, a data communication and networking major will offer courses like network administration and system automation. Similarly, if you want the major web application development, you will be offered courses like Windows programming and web-based applications, according to Central Michigan University.
Bachelor of Information Technology is often combined with management courses to create a combination program called Bachelor of Information Technology and Management. According to Illinois Institute of Technology, it is a regular four-year program that focuses on courses like operating systems, programming, networking, as well as, systems security and database systems. The program teaches students how to integrate these elements in the workplace and apply them in organizations.
After completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, you most likely have to complete an internship as well. Upon completing the course work and internship you will qualify for a job in an IT field such as database administration, application system design, web specialization, computer network direction, firewall administration, computer security or service technology.
According to the Pay Scale website, a Bachelor of Science degree in IT leads to a number of professions such as IT manager and systems administrator. As of February 2011, an IT manager's salary ranges between $59,548 and $101,302 while a systems administrator can earn anywhere between $47,898 and $60,000. Other professions in the field include information technology specialist, senior systems administrator, systems engineer and security engineer. The salary for these professions ranges between $31,000 and $90,1000.