Internet Systems and Software Technology
(Cohort-Based Program)
College of Information Technology
(Accelerated Program)

The Internet Systems and Software Technology (ISST) program is designed for students who possess a background in information technology and are looking to complete their bachelor's requirements. This program provides a comprehensive study of the Information Technology industry. Topics are included in an integrated format built around a common project management theme. The program is offered as a cohort, with an accelerated, online format that covers a 48-week period of continuous study. Students become Information Technology practitioners through the intensive use of electronic tools and techniques, which reinforce business and technical concepts for immediate applicability in the real world.

• Prerequisite for the Major
  
• Degree Reqs
  
• Ways of Earning Credit
  
• Declaring a Major
  
• Declaring a Minor
  
• Transfer Agreements
  
• Course Descriptions

The program consists of six eight-week six credit-hour classes, each containing two conceptually related areas of concentration. It incorporates Bellevue University's Cyberactive® Model, emphasizing interaction among students and the instructor in an online environment. Each cohort, consisting of up to 25 students, will complete the classes in sequence. Students can anticipate spending at least eight hours a week online per class. Students will be expected to read material beyond the texts in order to become familiar with professional sources for knowledge and issues relating to IT. The nine credit hours per term will qualify the students as full-time. Therefore, based upon the previous year's income, the student could be eligible for financial aid. The Dean of the College of Business is responsible for the overall academic coordination of each program.

If selected, you will join a group of up to 25 students who will work together in an online environment for the duration of the program. You will proceed through the curriculum in a planned sequence and complete the classes in 48 weeks.

Internet Systems and Software Technology (B.S.) (127 credit hours)

Technical Prerequisites:

Course work or experience in one or more of the following fields:

• Programming (C, C++ or Java)
• Database (Access, Oracle, DB2, MSSql, Informix or any others)
• Networking (Microsoft, CISCO, Novell, telecommunications courses or similar)
• Other (graphics design, animation, Flash, desktop publishing, etc)

Additional credit will be awarded if you have certifications in any of the publicly certified fields. Here is a sample of credit that can be awarded:

• MCSE Certification (16 Hours)   OR
• CCNA Cisco Certification (3 Hours)   OR
• CompTIA I-Net+ Certification (6 Hours)