Information technology is one of the fastest-growing fields in the country. Earn a degree built for the future — affordably — at Georgia Southern University.
Locations
- Online
Why Earn an Online Bachelor of Information Technology at Georgia Southern?
- Top-ranked: Cybersecurity Guide ranked our online IT program 4th overall in 2024 and #1 in terms of affordability.
- Affordable: Pay just $199/credit hour.
- The eMajor edge: Georgia Southern offers this major jointly with the University System of Georgia’s eCampus program.
- Shares the same courses and professors as the on-campus B.S. Information Technology program.
- 124 credit hours to completion.
Information technology shapes our present and sets the stage for our future — from how we communicate and make business decisions to new hardware and software developments to our nation’s security. With Georgia Southern University’s entirely online Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) program, you’ll put yourself in a position to enter and surge ahead in this fast-growing field — even if you can’t take time away from your job or family to study on campus.
In this program offered jointly through the University System of Georgia’s eCampus, you’ll have access to faculty and tutors who will pave the way for you to succeed, along with career resources to ensure you thrive long after you graduate. And while your classes are fully remote, a required internship translates your knowledge into the real-world experiences employers want to see on your résumé.
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What Can You Do With a Bachelor’s in Information Technology?
IT experts don’t just fix problems when they arise. They come up with ways to prevent issues from network lags to cybersecurity breaches before they happen, turning to data to devise solutions and save organizations money.
At Georgia Southern, you’ll gain the skills to become an integral part of the team wherever you work. In the 21st century, this translates to finding opportunities in every industry: major tech companies, manufacturing, health care, nonprofits or anywhere else you’re needed to manage or monitor networks, analyze data or design software, hardware or websites.
Where our graduates work:
- Business
- Education
- Health care systems
- Retail and e-commerce
- Technology companies
- Government agencies
What our graduates do:
- Computer network analyst
- Computer systems analyst
- Cybersecurity specialist
- Database administrator
- Information security analyst
- Network and system administrator
- Software developer
What You’ll Learn
As an IT major, build a foundation in the basics of the field, taking classes in operating systems, IT infrastructure, database design, computer networks, cybersecurity and the latest emerging computing technologies such as artificial intelligence. Required courses in programming and database management prepare you for the demands you’ll face on the job. In addition, you’ll get an overview of rapidly growing specialties, such as cybersecurity and e-commerce.
See the CurriculumConcentrations
All classes in our fully online program are asynchronous — meaning you can study when you want. And because you can choose one of three concentrations, you’ll also study what you want.
Cybersecurity
A world without cybersecurity would be like a bank without locks. In this concentration, you’ll learn how to build those locks (and even pick them in our Ethical Hacking class).
Data Science
Learn to find valuable insights hidden inside massive amounts of data and put that knowledge to work. Courses cover topics including data mining, data analytics, visualization, data management and programming that connect with the latest computing technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
Health Informatics
Understand how to secure and extract actionable insights from patient medical records through courses covering data analysis and visualization techniques alongside the healthcare field’s regulatory frameworks.
Time Well Spent
Before graduating, complete a 280-hour internship at a location approved and coordinated by Georgia Southern. You’ll work on real-world IT issues that let prospective employers know you have what it takes to solve their problems, too.
Internship Requirements
Want to Learn More?
Explore essential information about our Online Bachelor of IT program, including application details, accreditation status, and licensing disclosures. Gain insight into the program’s credibility and requirements to help you start your journey toward success with the knowledge you need.
Follow these steps to complete the Georgia Southern application:
- Create an application account.
- Complete our online application using the PIN you received after creating your application account.
- Once complete, pay the $30 application fee or upload a valid fee waiver. Previous Georgia Southern applicants and dual enrollment students do not need to pay the fee.
You can check your application status at My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/admissions three days after completing your application. This page contains live information about your admission status, including a checklist of missing documents we need to make a decision.
Apply as a First-Year Student Transfer to Georgia SouthernEvery class in the BIT Online program is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week — so you can work and live on your own schedule without having to fit a set class time into the mix. And while you can complete your work from anywhere, you won’t have to go any farther than your keyboard to get the help you need. Because this program is part of the University System of Georgia’s eCampus network, you can take advantage of free online tutoring and student success coaching.
About Our Online ProgramsThe eMajor Advantage
For this official eMajor degree program, students enrolled in the BIT program at Georgia Southern University enjoy a full suite of additional benefits and support services provided by the University System of Georgia’s eCampus, including an affordable tuition rate, customized enrollment support and dedicated student success coaches. All eMajor benefits are in addition to existing support services provided by Georgia Southern University to all students.
- $199 per credit hour tuition rate**
- Free unofficial transfer evaluations
- Customized enrollment support throughout the admissions process
- Student success coaches
- Free online tutoring
- 100% online course delivery
**Additional fees may apply. Please see Georgia Southern’s tuition and fees chart for specific information.
Online Programs Disclosure
Federal law requires colleges and universities to make certain disclosures to prospective students of these programs. These disclosures include information on the University’s authority to operate outside of Georgia, complaint processes, adverse actions and refunds.
For required disclosures in general with regard to online programs offered by the University, visit the Office of Legal Affairs website.
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Advance your information technology career without giving up the job you have. Ask how Georgia Southern’s online bachelor’s program in IT fits your life.
Contact Us
Department of Information Technology
Georgia Southern University
P.O. Box 8150 Statesboro, GA 30460
Phone: 912-478-ITIT (4848)
Fax: 912-478-7883
Email: ITMajors@georgiasouthern.edu