A BS in Information Systems and Technology will prepare you to thrive in today’s evolving information technology landscape. This program will equip students with critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and communication skills that are essential to navigate the complex and evolving technology field. Students will explore knowledge and skills in the varied technological fields such as software development, cybersecurity, health informatics, data analytics, UX design and research. You’ll learn to navigate programming, database design, systems analysis, and project management, and latest technological developments including AI. Highly applied classrooms will bridge classroom learning with career readiness through a degree with STEM OPT designation. Online degree completion option available.
Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (DAUS) Admissions
Admission to undergraduate programs in the NYU School of Professional Studies Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (DAUS) requires completion of a high school diploma or GED. Admissions decisions are made through a holistic review process. Visit the SPS Admissions website for detailed application requirements and deadlines.
Program Requirements
The program requires the completion of 120 credits, comprised of the following:
Students articulate and apply a deep understanding of global citizenry, embrace diversity, inclusivity, and the ability to navigate complex international landscapes.
Students will be able to apply critical and logical thinking skills, demonstrating the ability to integrate objective analysis with subjective judgment.
Students are able to plan, develop, and deliver communication and collaboration across cultural boundaries.
Students can explain the basic concepts of a specified computer technology.
Students can design, operate, and evaluate competitive technology alternatives to meet corporate needs.
Students can install, operate, and maintain specified computer technology.
Identify the legal and ethical issues regarding the handling of data.
Policies
Program Policies
Core Curriculum/Liberal Arts Core: Students are required to take a selection within each category. (6 courses, 26 credits) This requirement may be satisfied by the courses included in the course list, or by other pre-approved courses that match the requirements and learning outcomes of each liberal arts category upon advisement.
Liberal Arts Electives: Students select 34 credits from all undergraduate-level courses that match the requirements and learning outcomes of the DAUS liberal arts core categories upon advisement. This requirement can be filled by any of the LAS Common Core courses not used to complete the LAS Common Core requirements.
General Electives: Students may select any combination of SPS undergraduate courses upon advisement, and may also choose electives from this program’s major electives. The curriculum table lists a sample of elective courses that may be of interest to students in the BS in Information Systems and Technology program.