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Information Technology Systems Concentration | Undergraduate Degree Program

Information Technology Systems Concentration

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The future business environment in Kansas and the nation will be characterized by rapid technological changes, intense global competition, faster product life cycles, and more complex, specialized markets. As such, the computing and information needs of organizations are increasingly complex and rapidly changing. Individuals with computing and information systems expertise can design and develop computer and information technology products, design and build information systems, manage sophisticated information resources, work on interdisciplinary teams, and communicate effectively within the organization and other end-users. 

The Computer Science academic degree programs' primary objective is to provide a path for students from diverse backgrounds to rapidly transition to computing and information system career paths by providing them with foundation and advanced undergraduate level courses in computing and information science.

Information Technology Systems is offered at the following locations.

  • Ottawa, KS (Residential Campus)
  • Kansas City (Overland Park, Kansas)
  • Brookfield, Wisconsin
  • Online

Information Technology Systems Pathway Courses

See the course catalog for more information regarding concentrations.

ITS 30044 | Advanced Database Systems (4 Credits)
Covers advanced techniques of data and information. Topics include processing and optimization of queries, transactions, backup and recovery, self-tuning database systems, and data mining. Prerequisite: ITS 20163 Introduction to Databases. 

ITS 33470 | Routing and Switching (4 Credits) 
Identify and implement routing and switching technologies, as well as wireless networks and security concepts, physically or virtually connect different network transmission types and connectivity devices. Apply TCP/IP protocol suites; demonstrate network planning for hardware, cabling, and operating systems; assess network security; secure remote connectivity; and perform network troubleshooting. Prerequisite: ITS 20263 Introduction to Networking.

ITS 35505 | Production (4 Credits)
A course emphasizing the practical and conceptual use of industry-related software in graphic design. Includes use of the Adobe Suite. Cross-listed with ART 35505 and COM 35505. 

ITS 43000 | Information Technology Project Management (4 Credits)
Covers application of project management knowledge areas (project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement management) and process groups (initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing) to information technology project. Prerequisites: ITS 30044 Advanced Database Systems, ITS 3347 Routing & Switching, ITS 35505 Production, and ITS 45566 Advanced Programming Techniques. 

Full Degree Catalog

University Accreditation

Ottawa University, as a whole, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Specific degree programs within our institution have also been accredited by relevant bodies within the field:

We are proudly recognized for our commitment to student excellence by the following designations:

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