Build the Future of IT
Love new technology? Then CIT is for you! You and your degree in CIT are desired by companies worldwide! All corporations worldwide use the skills taught in this department to fill various positions.
With cloud computing, mobile applications, software of all sorts, the ever-expanding world wide web, social media, and security threats, organizations large and small rely more and more on well-qualified and highly-specialized IT professionals.
With cloud computing, mobile applications, software of all sorts, the ever-expanding world wide web, social media, and security threats, organizations large and small rely more and more on well-qualified and highly-specialized IT professionals.
“The degree I earned from the BYU-Idaho CIT department provided me with marketable skills for internships and full-time employment. I am especially thankful to the faculty for creating a rigorous yet safe learning environment. There was always a helping hand at the ready to offer assistance."
JASON A.,
BYU-I GRADUATE, SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT AT AWS
Highlighted Career Paths
Graduates with a degree in Computer Information Technology have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Due to the severity and increased occurrence of cyber-attacks, cybersecurity analysts are in high demand. Computer security specialists plan, coordinate, and maintain an organization’s information security. They educate users about computer security, security software, and monitor networks for security breaches and cyber-attacks.
Cloud/DevOps
Web developers are responsible for the technical aspects of website creation. They use software languages and tools to create applications for the web. Cloud & DevOps engineers create and deploy server infrastructures to cloud providers such as AWS, Google, and Microsoft. Deploying software, websites, business applications, and systems to the cloud will be part of your future.
Data Engineer
Data engineers create and manage data pipelines, platforms, integrations, and databases. Managing data warehouses and data lakes with cloud and on-premises data technologies will be your role.
Getting Started in This Degree
If you are interested in Computer Information Technology, start with one of the following major-specific courses:
Related Majors
Students will gain experience in programming, web business creation, online media, web frontend and backend development, and visual media as they gain the knowledge and skills they need to prepare for the professional workforce.
Students will balance scientific and engineering theories with technical laboratory experiences to develop practical knowledge and skills they will need once they enter the careers in computer engineering.
Students will gain a solid foundation in both the breadth and depth of the principles and practices of software engineering and computer programming skills.
Students will prepare for a career in software development accomplished through a blend of technology and engineering courses, each carefully aligned with the needs of future employers.
BYU-Idaho’s Web Design and Development program provides a solid background in both the breadth and depth of website design and development, allowing students to choose one of three areas of emphasis: Business and Communications, Website Design, or Website Development.