Information Technology

Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology covers a broad foundation of computing practice, from administering secure computing technologies and data communication networks to web applications and software development. Students apply principles drawn from information systems, legal and ethical standards, and professional network management to identify solutions for complex computing problems. The curriculum supports computing practice based on industry criteria, asking students to recognize professional responsibilities, evaluate data structures, and develop applications that accomplish user goals within a given set of computing requirements. The program blends systemic approaches to problem solving with practical instruction in cloud computing, project management, and systems administration, so graduates can function effectively in professional contexts across many organizations.

Program Mission

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program is designed to develop foundational knowledge of Information Technology practices and procedures to support continuous organizational improvement activities. The program prepares students to become networking or cybersecurity practitioners in a variety of technical and non-technical work roles. Focus is paid to develop business communication, empathy, and interaction skills to promote organizational culture.

Program Goals

1. Students will develop foundational knowledge of Information Technology practices and procedures to support continuous organizational improvement activities.
2. Students will assess issues affecting technological environments and human behaviors to determine best practices to solve complex problems.
3. Networking Concentration: Students will develop proficiency in new and existing infrastructures to provide available and secure networks.
4. Cybersecurity Concentration: Students will survey management controls to govern, identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from cyber risk.

Prerequisites

None.

Program Highlights

• Students gain invaluable experience through a hands-on experience curriculum built around industry-accepted standards.
• Concentration options in Networking and Cybersecurity let students tailor their path toward specific IT careers.
• Technical electives include Project Management, Systems Analysis, and internship opportunities that build a professional network and real-world exposure.
• Core courses in College Algebra, Statistics, and Intermediate Statistics reinforce the quantitative thinking that computing practice demands.
• Flexible schedule with on-campus and hybrid learning options.

Estimated Student Costs

Required and Optional Fees for Programs: Fees are costs set by the university in addition to tuition (and room and board, if applicable). These fees may be required for your program or optional depending on the courses you take, and they support the costs associated with completing an approved program of study. Fees are defined in the or supplement and listed on the school’s billing statement or invoice. Fees that are optional will not be paid using GI Bill® benefits and will be the responsibility of the student choosing these additional options. For additional guidance, please see your Program Director or Admissions Counselor.

Accreditation Statuses

Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. . While this program doesn’t require programmatic accreditation, the SACSCOC accreditation ensures Keiser University meets rigorous quality standards, which is crucial for students as it affects access to federal financial aid, the transferability of credits to other accredited schools, and recognition of degrees for graduate programs and employers. This accreditation signifies that the institution adheres to standards that ensure educational quality and institutional effectiveness.

Gain Job-Ready Skills for an Information Technology Career

• Hands-on experience with data communication networks and computer systems
• Technical knowledge in cloud computing, information security, and systems administration
• Software development and web applications skills
• Project management and team leadership
• Problem solving approaches for complex computing problems
• Professional development in both technical and non-technical work roles

Keiser University offers career-focused degree programs designed to support working adults, traditional students, and career changers. With on-campus, online, and hybrid learning options, experienced faculty, and comprehensive student support, Keiser helps learners achieve their personal and professional goals at all levels.

Admission includes Keiser University's general requirements plus any program-specific requirements listed below, followed by the university’s application process.

Transfer credit. Credit for courses completed at another institution is subject to approval by Keiser University’s Dean of Academic Affairs, and those courses must be similar in content and duration to the courses in this program. Keiser University requires that a student complete at least the final 25% of a program through the University; active duty, reservist and National Guard service members may complete that 25% at any point in the program. Official transcripts must reach Keiser University by the end of the student’s first semester, and Keiser University makes no blanket promise to accept credits from any other institution.

Keiser University students take one class at a time. Keiser University term lengths are 4-week, 8-week and 16-week.

Keiser University publishes this program as approximately 40 months and 120 credit hours.

Keiser University lists this program as available on campus and Hybrid.

Tuition is charged per 16-week semester according to the credit hours scheduled.

Keiser University charges tuition per 16-week semester according to the number of credit hours scheduled, not per program. The rates below are the university’s published Tuition and Fee Disclosure, effective Fall Semester 2026, and are subject to annual review.

Required fees

• Application fee — $55.00, one time on enrollment
• Registration fee — $145.00, one time on enrollment
• Education fee — $550.00 per semester, for programmatic participation and facilities resources

Other fees are charged per occurrence: withdrawal $100.00, re-entry $150.00, transcript $5.00, student ID replacement $15.00, returned check $35.00, late payment $10.00 and library late fee $10.00. Clinical, licensure, professional skill development and technical fees vary by program.

Financial aid

Keiser University participates in federal Title IV financial aid. Students seeking aid complete the FAFSA using the university’s federal school code, 015159.

The 120-credit curriculum combines general education with lower- and upper-division IT major courses, plus a Networking or Cybersecurity concentration and technical electives. Representative courses are listed below.

Graduates of Keiser University’s information technology bachelor’s program step into a field where demand keeps climbing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for information technology professionals continues to grow faster than average across nearly every sector. This bachelor’s degree prepares graduates to pursue entry-level and advancing roles in network systems, cybersecurity, systems administration, and project management. The program’s discipline covers both the technical skills and professional responsibilities needed to function effectively within organizations of every size.

Career Pathways in Information Technology

• Network Administrator
• Information Security Analyst
• Cloud Computing Specialist
• IT Project Manager
• Database Administrator
• Cybersecurity Analyst

• Help Desk Manager
• Web Applications Developer
• IT Support Specialist
• Computer Systems Analyst
• Network Engineer
• Information Systems Manager

How to Apply

1. Submit your online application.
2. Speak with an admissions advisor.
3. Provide transcripts or transfer credits.
4. Enroll and choose your start date.

Keiser University’s information technology bachelor’s programs serve students ready to build career-ready skills from day one. Whether you are a recent high school graduate stepping into college for the first time, a working professional looking to formalize your technical knowledge, or a military veteran seeking career advancement, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology gives you the tools to grow. With flexible online and on-campus learning options and small class sizes that keep instruction personal, Keiser prepares information technology graduates to compete for roles in networking, cybersecurity, project management, and beyond.