As an international direct student at USC, you’ll receive:

• Exclusive and rigorous academic coursework
• Priority access to in-demand courses that fit your interests
• Guidance from academic advisors and mentors
• Career development and networking opportunities
• Intensive classes with domestic students

An alternative to engineering, Bachelor of Science in Integrated Information Technology program is a leader in the areas of system design and implementation, network support and administration, database systems, website design and management, corporate training and development, health information technology, project management, technology innovation and change management.

As a student in the Bachelor of Science in Integrated Information Technology (iIT) program, you will perfect your information technology and communication skills, and you will also develop an understanding of business and technological issues. You will receive in-depth instruction in several core areas:

• Design, development, and management of information systems
• Network implementation, security and support
• End-user support and training
• Database systems and administration
• Web site design and management
• IT project management
• Large-scale computing
• Human/computer interaction

During your freshman and sophomore years, you will take required university courses such as English, history, foreign language, fine arts and social science, as well as core courses in your major. In your junior and senior years, you will complete your major courses, including networking, database management, visual programming and project management.

In addition to your core and advanced courses, you will receive a foundation in general education and management. You will round off your academic career with a senior capstone project class and a mandatory industry internship, solidifying your command of leadership roles in any business setting.

The potential career paths for graduates from BS in Integrated Information Technology are in:

• Local area network administration
• Database administration
• Telecommunications
• Corporate training development
• Software development
• Web development
• Web page design or webmaster