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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Engaged Learning
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- Student/faculty research collaborations
- Technology Ambassadors Program (TAP)
- Academic conference presentations
- Internships
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Minors, Certificates, Certifications
Minors, certificates and certifications add value and enhance degrees for enrolled degree-seeking students. Learn more about availableprofessional certificate programsfor non-degree seeking students.
African American studies minor
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Anthropology minor
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Biology minor
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Biomedical sciences certificate for academic enhancers
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Biomedical sciences certificate for career changers
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Business administration minor
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Business intelligence certificate
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Campaign management, certificate in
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Chemistry minor
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Chemistry of fermentation science, certificate in the
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Community psychology certificate
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Creative writing minor
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Criminal justice / criminology minor
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Cultural studies minor
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Cybersecurity certificate
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English minor
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Film minor
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Gender studies minor
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Geography minor
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Gerontology certificate
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Global studies certification
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History minor
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Information technology minor
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International diplomacy and conflict resolution, certificate in
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Latin American studies certificate
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Legal studies minor
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Mathematics minor
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Musical studies minor
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Non-profit advocacy, certificate in
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Paralegal certification
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Physics minor
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Political economy, certificate in
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Political science minor
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Professional legal administrator certificate
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Professional studies minor
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Religious studies minor
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Social work minor
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Sociology minor
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Spanish for professionals certificate
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Spanish minor
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TESOL certification
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Visual arts minor
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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,
- Committee on members chair, 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, , 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.