Information Technology Bachelor of Science Degree
Overview for Information Technology BS
Why Study Information Technology at RIT
Gain Hands-on Experience: Two blocks of cooperative education mean nearly a year of hands-on, full-time paid work experience in industry.
Study Abroad: Enjoy a study abroad opportunity at RIT Croatia, where you can take IT courses and explore the Croatian culture without disrupting your studies or progress to graduation.
Strong Career Paths: Recent graduates are employed at BlueCross BlueShield, Cisco, Datto, Federal Bureau of Investigation, L3Harris Technologies, Northrop Grumman Corporation, and more.
STEM-OPT Visa Eligible: The STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program allows full-time, on-campus international students on an F-1 student visa to stay and work in the U.S. for up to three years after graduation.
RIT’s Information Technology Degree
Information technology is found in every aspect of our lives—the workplace, our homes, the way we communicate, and in much of the entertainment we consume. IT professionals, therefore, are in great demand and highly valued.
RIT’s information technology degree embodies a hands-on approach to technology. Learn to design, implement, and manage complex IT systems by approaching complex problems and creating custom solutions that help users meet their goals. You will play an integral role in any modern organization, often working behind the scenes to deploy technology where it’s needed most.
Information Technology Courses
A defining aspect of the information technology BS curriculum is the breadth of technology and the focus on integration. You will learn how to solve problems and find ways to make it work. IT course work develops your technical expertise, team collaboration, and leadership skills preparing you for a successful career in information technology.
The IT degree builds on core courses so you can further your skills in two separate areas or establish even greater depth in a single area. Possible areas of concentration include:
- Web administration
- Database
- Networking and communications
- Web development
- Enterprise administration
Global Opportunities
The information technology degree is offered at RIT’s main campus and at RIT Croatia. Because the curriculum is the same, you can spend a semester abroad learning about IT and the Croatian culture without impacting your progress toward graduation.
Hands-On Experience in Information Technology
In the senior year of the information technology BS, students are required to take Senior Development Projects I and II. This is a year-long course in which teams are composed of students from the RIT U.S. and RIT Croatia campuses. Whether you choose to study abroad or remain in Rochester, you will be working side-by-side with peers from across the world.
Another highly impactful hands-on experience you will participate in is two blocks of cooperative education providing you with full-time paid work experience through streamlined computing co-ops.
Combined Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Degrees
Today’s careers require advanced degrees grounded in real-world experience. RIT’s Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees enable you to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in as little as five years of study, all while gaining the valuable hands-on experience that comes from co-ops, internships, research, study abroad, and more.
- +1 MBA: Students who enroll in a qualifying undergraduate degree have the opportunity to add an MBA to their bachelor’s degree after their first year of study, depending on their program. Learn how the +1 MBA can accelerate your learning and position you for success.
Careers and Cooperative Education
Typical Job Titles
| Systems Administrator | DevOps Engineer | Full Stack Engineer |
| Information Technology Engineer | Information Technology Specialist | Software Engineer |
| Systems Engineer | Operations Engineer | Network Technician |
| Web Developer |
Industries
Cooperative Education
What’s different about an RIT education? It’s the career experience you gain by completing cooperative education and internships with top companies in every single industry. You’ll earn more than a degree. You’ll gain real-world career experience that sets you apart. It’s exposure–early and often–to a variety of professional work environments, career paths, and industries.
Co-ops and internships take your knowledge and turn it into know-how. Your computing co-ops will provide hands-on experience that enables you to apply your computing knowledge in professional settings while you make valuable connections between classwork and real-world applications.
Students in the information technology degree are required to complete two blocks of cooperative education experience.
Featured Work and Profiles
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CIT and NTID grad makes computing more accessible to deaf and hard of hearing populations
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Flavio Medina, Jr.
“When I was searching for a college I was looking for accessibility, community, and strong academics. I found these things at RIT.”
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Denis Faini
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Curriculum for 2025-2026 for Information Technology BS
Current Students: See Curriculum Requirements
The computing and information technologies BS program was retitled to information technology, effective fall 2027.
Admissions and Financial Aid
This program is STEM designated when studying on campus and full time.
First-Year Admission
First-year applicants are expected to demonstrate a strong academic background that includes:
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of social studies and/or history
- 3 years of mathematics is required and must include algebra, geometry, and algebra 2/trigonometry. Pre-calculus is preferred.
- 2-3 years of science is required and must include chemistry or physics; both are preferred.
- Computing electives are preferred.
Transfer Admission
Transfer applicants should meet these minimum degree-specific requirements:
- A minimum of college algebra is required. Pre-calculus or calculus is preferred.
- Chemistry or physics is required.
- Computing courses are preferred.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
100% of all incoming first-year and transfer students receive aid.
RIT’s personalized and comprehensive financial aid program includes scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment programs. When all these are put to work, your actual cost may be much lower than the published estimated cost of attendance.
Learn more about financial aid and scholarships
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