Abilene Christian University

Programme overview

ACU’s online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Administration is a 120-hour undergraduate degree designed to develop hands-on skills for building software and maintaining IT infrastructure across networks, servers and databases. The program is delivered fully online within a Christian university context and offers pathways for new students and transfers, including a community college transfer pathway.

What you'll study

The major totals 64 credit hours within the 120-hour degree and includes a 39 credit-hour core spanning computer science, IT and mathematics. Core topics listed in the curriculum include programming languages, database management, web technologies, networking, information security, operating systems, systems administration and processes, project management, recent IT trends, calculus and statistics. Example courses referenced on the program page include Fundamentals of Networking and Data Communications, Web Technologies, Database Administration and Systems Integration and Administration.

• Degree structure: 120 total hours; 56 university requirement hours (including 9–15 Bible hours) and 64 major hours (up to 24 hours of electives).
• Program breakdown: 39-credit core, 9-credit concentration, 16-credit electives.
• Concentrations: General (HCI, web/mobile apps, network administration, cybersecurity practices, risk assessment), Application Development (web and mobile client/server systems, iOS/Android), Information Assurance (cybersecurity policies, risk assessments, incident response, compliance).

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit an official high school transcript with a minimum 2.5 GPA and/or college transcripts with at least a 2.0 GPA. Apply online with a non-refundable processing fee. ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission.

Career prospects

The program cites common job titles such as computer network architect, computer systems analyst, database administrator, information security analyst, network and computer systems administrator, software developer, computer programmer and web developer. The page notes growing demand for IT occupations and highlights applicability across private, nonprofit and government employers.

Scholarships & funding angle

ACU offers a Locked-In Tuition program that guarantees the same undergraduate tuition rate for the duration of the degree. The listed cost on the page is $395 per credit hour with a $310 resource fee per term. Students should also check the university’s scholarship and financial aid offices for additional funding options.