Information Technology BBA
Information technology is a crucial component of all businesses and organizations across all industries. The major is a good fit for individuals that have an aptitude for technology, have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and enjoy helping others.
Because it is a field that undergoes constant change, the UW-Whitewater Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Technology explores the transformative power of technology and provides approaches to continued learning and growth. The IT major leads to promising careers for graduates as programmers, network systems or data communication analysts, or information systems developers.
Students have several emphasis options to tailor the degree to their specific area of interest, including Business Analysis, Business Analytics, Information Technology, and Networking and Security.
The IT major with Networking and Security emphasis received the Program of Study Validation from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity in August 2021. With this recoginition, students graduating from the program can earn a certificate showing they have completed the requirements of a CAE Program of Study.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Many of the positions listed below are posted in their appropriate category (Tenure Track Faculty, Academic Staff (Instructional), Academic Staff (Non-Instructional), etc.) as indicated and are also available through this link: UW-Whitewater Careers
Employment Opportunities
Executive Level & Academic Staff Non-Instructional Positions
- executive level and academic staff non-instructional
Faculty & Academic Staff Instructional Positions
- faculty and academic staff instructional
University Staff & Temporary Employment (USTE)
Student Employment
PSW Opportunity
3 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
You will also need to submit:
A copy of your high school transcript
Your ACT/SAT scores (optional)
ACT Code: 4684
SAT Code: 1921
Academic preparation is an important part of an admission decision.
The following list identifies the minimum course requirements necessary for admission consideration. The most competitive candidates for admission to UW-Whitewater typically surpass these unit requirement totals.
English: 4 units
Math (Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 or equivalent): 3 units
Natural Science: 3 units
Social Science: 3 units
Academic Electives: 4 units
Typical electives include a combination of extra courses in the above subjects, arts, music, computer science, foreign language or business
All accepted scores must be acquired within 24 months immediately prior to application for admission at UW-Whitewater.
Only one appropriate score below is required. You do not need to submit multiple scores.
TOEFL iBT
71
IELTS Academic
6.0 overall band
PTE Academic
48
EIKEN
Pre-1
iTEP
3.7
GTEC
1150
SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing*
430
ACT English*
17
WESLI
Completion of 700
level coursework (B or better) and a letter of recommendation from an adviser at WESLI
International Baccalaureate
English A1 or A2 with a grade of 4 or higher
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
97516 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 56 USD