Why Study Information Technology?

We live in a digital world, making a degree in Information Technology (IT) one of the safest and most rewarding educational decisions you can make. An IT degree equips you to become a critical resource in any industry, and the Dominican University IT program also allows you to develop a marketable industry specialization if desired.

Core Skills and Certifications

Throughout your studies, you’ll develop:

Core IT skills essential for today’s workforce.
In-demand soft skills for effective collaboration and communication.
Preparation for prominent industry IT certifications to enhance your résumé.

Hands-On Learning Opportunities

Gain real-world experience through:

Working with the Dominican University IT department, including our Chief Information Officer, who is also one of our IT professors.
Completing at least one internship at a local or national business.

Our Motto: Doing Business Right

At Dominican University, we live by our motto, Doing Business Right. This means you’ll not only learn how to drive business success through IT, but also how to use IT to improve the world. These skills are increasingly important in an era where consumers demand ethical and sustainable business practices.

You can also choose a concentration in:

Infrastructure
Application Development

Flexible Study Options

We understand that balancing responsibilities can be challenging. That’s why we offer:

In-person classes during the day.
Evening classes for flexibility.
Online courses to fit your busy schedule.

A Vibrant University Experience

At Dominican University, we know that college isn’t just about academics. You’ll receive the support you need to succeed while also enjoying a vibrant and engaging campus life.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

Join a wide range of clubs.
Participate in athletic programs.
Explore everything nearby New York City has to offer.

Exciting Career Opportunities

With a Dominican University IT degree, you could pursue a variety of roles, including:

Computer Service Technician
Application Developer
Chief Information Officer

Whether you aim for a BS in Information Technology, an IT minor, or an IT certificate, Dominican University will provide you with a great education and an exceptional university experience.

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An interdisciplinary IT degree that’ll enhance your resume and kickstart your engaging and rewarding IT career

The highest levels of personal support

Staff who are committed to your success

The finest small-university athletic program in the region

A spirited campus environment

Close proximity to New York City and three major airports

The Dominican Difference

When I first came to Dominican University and heard about the IT program here, I was overjoyed especially after learning that the professors and staff in will do everything in their will power to help students succeed.
Deborah Mathew, ’25

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Full-Time Freshman Receive Financial Aid

Job Opportunities

Our world is only going to become more reliant on digital technologies, so demand for IT graduates is going to continue to grow. And more sectors are delving into IT innovation every day, so, by the time you graduate, there will likely be even more amazing IT job opportunities for you to choose from.

Right now, some examples of the kinds of job titles you could aspire to include:

Computer Service Technician
ICT Help Desk Technician
Business Analyst
Business Development Manager
IT Continuity Risk Analyst
Cyber Security Analyst
IT Security Engineer
Data Analyst
Data Scientist

Datacenter Technician
Database Administrator
Information Management Officer
Computer Hardware Engineer
IT Consultant
IT Security Consultant
IT Manager
ICT Project Manager
Multimedia Developer

Software Developer
Web Developer
Network Administrator
Network and Systems Engineer
Programmer
Software Developer
Systems Administrator
Chief Information Officer

What You’ll Learn

Throughout your IT degree, you’ll learn core ‘hard skills’ like hardware, software, programming, network management and design, and database management. And you’ll get the opportunity to take liberal arts courses that relate to the industry you’d like to specialize in, so you can better understand the businesses you wish to work within. We’ll also help you develop the in-demand ‘soft skills’ that will set you apart from other IT graduates, helping you secure your dream jobs.

You’ll also learn more advanced IT skills when you choose your concentration. We offer concentrations in application development (e.g. for budding app developers) and IT infrastructure (e.g. to equip you to manage IT infrastructure for large corporations).

Above all, you’ll learn how to use information technology to make the world a better place.

Degree Details

Tuition

The cost of attendance is an estimate of what it will cost to attend Dominican University for an academic year.

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Curriculum

Course structure

When you enroll in the Dominican University IT degree program, you can choose to complete a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, a Minor in Information Technology or a Certificate in Personal Computers.

For a BS Information Technology, you’ll complete 120 credits consisting of:

60 credits from the liberal arts division
31 core credits (MG 211, MK 114, IX 250, BU 213, AC 111, AC 112, FN 226, MG 310, MG 355, MG 474)
24 IT course credits
Three internship or practicum credits
Two Freshman Seminar credits

For a Minor in Information Technology, you’ll complete 18 credits consisting of:

Units IX 250, IXZ 200
Four other IT courses

We also offer a New-York-State-approved Certificate in Personal Computers, which consists of:

IX 120 (word processing)
IX 130 (graphics)
IX 140 (internet)
IX 150 (office tech)
IX 160 (project management tech)
IX 170 (publishing tech)
IX 180 (communications tech)
IX 190 (spreadsheets)

Concentrations

If you choose to undertake a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (you want to major in information technology), you can choose from three concentrations:

Public Health Informatics and Technology (PHIT) – PHIT is a developing field that brings advances in data science to work towards improving public health for all. If you want to improve lives and have a passion for analyzing data and solving puzzles, PHIT is right for you!
Infrastructure — If you want to learn how to develop and support the information technology infrastructure that underpins businesses around the world, this concentration is for you. You’ll study things like help-desk management, technology hardware, network technology, and windows server management.
Application Development — If you want to learn how to build apps, games, or other kinds of software applications, this concentration is for you. You’ll study intermediate and advanced programming, and can choose to study mobile app development, programming for the internet, transact SQL programming, and applied software development.

IT Certification

Three of our units are based on industry technology certifications. If you complete any of the below courses, you’ll be well equipped to take the IT certification exams, which will greatly enhance your CV, and we recommend you do so while you’re a student or soon after you graduate (while all the information is fresh in your mind).

IX 300 is based on the Comp TIA A Certification
IX 310 is based on the Comp TIA Network Certification
IX 330 is based on the Microsoft Server Certification

IACBE Accreditation

The Division of Business Administration at Dominican University of Blauvelt has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA.