Bachelor of Science: Information Technology
Solve Challenging Problems
Technology is everywhere, creating opportunities in almost every field – from business to healthcare, arts and entertainment, education, government, forensics and national security.
ITEC professionals accomplish a range of tasks, from developing and installing applications to designing complex computer networks and information databases.
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Attentive
Attentive education that focuses on your success with faculty mentorships that linger after graduation. Standards are high, but you’ve got this with access to tutoring and professors who are engaged in your success.
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GGC’s innovative practices, caring culture and affordable tuition educate today's careers, and change the future for students at all levels, of all ages, from all walks of life.
Information Technology Concentrations
Information technology (ITEC) is the multidisciplinary study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and system networks.
Data science and analytics
Data science and analytics (DSA) is a data-driven program applying different fields, including mathematics, computing and domain knowledge. Graduates of the DSA concentration satisfy the growing need for jobs requiring skills in effective analysis of data-intensive problems, meaningful communications with technical and non-technical audiences through data visualization, implementing solutions using standard data analytics processes, and recommending data governance solutions that are secure, ethical and minimize risk.
Course catalog requirements for a BS in ITEC: data science and analytics
Digital media
This concentration is for students interested in the full range of information technology professions and is ideally suited for jobs involving digital media.
Enterprise systems
This concentration is for students interested in business-related information technology positions and prepares students with a core of ITEC topics as well as courses in business, management and marketing.
Course catalog requirements for a BS in ITEC: enterprise systems
Software development
This concentration is for students interested in the full range of information technology professions and is ideally suited for jobs in software development. Online option available on GGC.edu/online.
Course catalog requirements for a BS in ITEC: software development
Systems and cybersecurity
This concentration is for students interested in the full range of information technology professions and is ideally suited for jobs involving system networks and security of those systems.
Course catalog requirements for a BS in ITEC: systems and cybersecurity
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Engaged Learning
GGC fosters partnerships with local community organizations to provide tangible experiences that move portfolios to the top of the employment pile.
- Student/faculty research collaborations
- Technology Ambassadors Program (TAP)
- Academic conference presentations
- Internships
- Service learning
GGC also creates global engagement through internationalized i‑courses and study abroad opportunities.
Minors, Certificates, Certifications
Minors, certificates and certifications add value and enhance degrees for enrolled degree-seeking students. Learn more about available professional certificate programs for non-degree seeking students.
African American studies minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with an African American studies minor.
Anthropology minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with an anthropology minor.
Biology minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a biology minor.
Biomedical sciences certificate for academic enhancers
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a biomedical sciences certificate for academic enhancers. Email @email with questions.
Biomedical sciences certificate for career changers
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a biomedical sciences certificate for career changers. Email @email with questions.
Business administration minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a business administration minor (non-business majors).
Business intelligence certificate
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a business intelligence certificate.
Campaign management, certificate in
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a certificate in campaign management.
Chemistry minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a chemistry minor.
Chemistry of fermentation science, certificate in the
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a certificate in the chemistry of fermentation science.
Community psychology certificate
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a community psychology certificate.
Creative writing minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a creative writing minor.
Criminal justice / criminology minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a criminal justice / criminology minor.
Cultural studies minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a cultural studies minor.
Cybersecurity certificate
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a cybersecurity certificate.
English minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with an English minor.
Film minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a film minor.
Gender studies minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a gender studies minor.
Geography minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a geography minor.
Gerontology certificate
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a gerontology certificate.
Global studies certification
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a global studies certification.
History minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a history minor.
Information technology minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with an information technology minor.
International diplomacy and conflict resolution, certificate in
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a certificate in international diplomacy and conflict resolution.
Latin American studies certificate
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a Latin American studies certificate.
Legal studies minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a legal studies minor.
Mathematics minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a mathematics minor.
Musical studies minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a musical studies minor.
Non-profit advocacy, certificate in
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a certificate in non-profit advocacy.
Paralegal certification
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a paralegal certification.
Physics minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a physics minor.
Political economy, certificate in
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a certificate in political economy.
Political science minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a political science minor.
Professional legal administrator certificate
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a professional legal administrator certificate.
Professional studies minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a professional studies minor.
Religious studies minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a religious studies minor.
Social work minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a social work minor.
Sociology minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a sociology minor.
Spanish for professionals certificate
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a Spanish for professionals certificate.
Spanish minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a Spanish minor.
TESOL certification
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a TESOL certification.
Visual arts minor
Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a visual arts minor.
Asad Khan, ‘17
Bachelor of Information Technology, systems and security concentration
“GGC has provided me the foundation I needed to leave and launch a career in higher education and information technology, while remaining home and being able to give back through the Alumni Association Board and teaching in the classrooms I once had the joy to be a student in!”
Transforming Lives
- Program director of networking and AWS coordinator, Gwinnett Technical College
- Lecturer, information technology, Georgia Gwinnett College
- Committee on members chair, Georgia Gwinnett College Alumni Association
- Finalist for Gwinnett Young Professionals 35 under 35, 2023
Education
- Master of Science in Information Technology, cybersecurity and forensics, Middle Georgia State University, 2021
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, systems and security, Georgia Gwinnett College, 2017
- Information technology certifications: Microsoft, AWS, CompTIA, TestOut, Oracle, Google Cloud, Certiport
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Unique to GGC’s focus on student engagement, faculty invite students at all levels – including freshmen – to collaborate on research projects, conference presentations, even co-authoring articles published in academic journals.