Information Technology Management (IT-BAS, Bachelor of Applied Science)

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Program Certificate

Courses

IT-BAS 320: International Business and Information Technology

Credits 5

Learn how technology is being used to gather, interpret, and communicate business information in a global environment. This class will illustrate how to streamline operations, automate processes, access real-time data, and make data driven decisions. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas

IT-BAS 335: Database Design

Credits 5

This course will explore the principles and practices of creating efficient, scalable, and secure databases. The course includes an overview of different types of databases and their proper usage. Students will gain insight into relational and NoSQL databases. Students will learn database design, data modeling, query optimization, and database security needed for managers in IT. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas

IT-BAS 420: Strategies and Cloud Technologies

Credits 5

This course explores cloud technologies' strategic implications and practical applications in contemporary business environments. The course examines cloud computing principles, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS), and their role in driving organizational agility, innovation, and cost-effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on understanding the strategic alignment of cloud initiatives with organizational goals, evaluating the economic and competitive impact of cloud solutions, and effectively managing cloud resources to maximize value. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas

IT-BAS 430: Business Intelligence and Data Mining

Credits 5

The course covers business intelligence (BI), data mining, fundamental concepts, techniques, and applications to produce data-driven insights and inform strategic decision-making in contemporary business contexts. Topics include data warehousing, preprocessing, data mining algorithms (regression, classification, clustering), predictive modeling, and performance evaluation. Emphasis is placed on integrating BI with organizational decision-making processes and business strategy, with practical exercises using industry-standard tools for data visualization, reporting, and dashboard creation. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas

IT-BAS 460: Security Architectures for Managers

Credits 5

This course teaches students how to ensure that the stakeholder security requirements necessary to protect the organization's mission and business processes are adequately addressed. All aspects of enterprise architecture including reference models, segment and solution architectures, and the resulting systems supporting those missions and business processes will be covered. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas