CWU at Everett offers the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology and Administrative Management with the IT Specialization. This dynamic program is designed for individuals who want to pursue careers that apply a blend of administrative management, leadership, and information technology skills in contemporary organization environments.

Students complete upper-division course work that prepares them for a leadership and supervisory position in the IT industry.  Graduates secure careers as entry- and mid-level information technology and   administrative managers. Offered at CWU-Des Moines, CWU-Lynnwood, and CWU at Everett campuses, the program offers evening, weekend, and web-based classes for added flexibility to help students stand out in the marketplace and to gain a baccalaureate degree in a timely fashion.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for the BAS-ITAM must meet the following admission requirements before admittance to the program:

• Information Technology specialization requires completion of a two-year IT applied or technical degree program with a minimum GPA of 2.3 and a minimum of 40 approved IT related credits.

• Completion of the CWU “Basic Skills Requirements" (English 101, English 102, Math, and Logic/Reasoning) or university equivalents or community/technical college equivalents. A minimum overall GPA of 2.3 in the information technology related degree is required. Foreign Language is NOT required.

• Identification of a clearly articulated academic and/or career goal in pursuing the program and approved by the program coordinator.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Core Requirements

ADMG 301       Introduction to Business .................................................. 3

ADMG 302       Financial Analysis for Administrative and IT Support ........ 5

ADMG 310       Business Professional Development ................................ 3

ADMG 317       Business Math Applications .............................................. 4

ADMG 371       Administrative Management ............................................. 4

ADMG 372       Leadership and Supervision ............................................. 3

ADMG 374       Project Management ........................................................ 5

ADMG 385       Business Communication and Report Writing ................... 5

RMT 366         Customer Relationship Management ................................ 4

Total Core Credits ................................................................................. 36

SPECIALIZATION REQUIREMENTS

IT Specialization

ADMG 376       Project Management and Information Technology ......... 3

IT 301            Information Technology Security Privacy and Ethics ........ 3

IT 461            Systems Analysis ............................................................. 4

IT 462            Systems Design ............................................................... 4

IT 486            Critical Issues in Information Technology ........................ 4

IT 490            Cooperative Education* ............................................. 7-10

Total IT Specialization Courses ....................................................... 25-28

TOTAL BAS-ITAM Core and Specialization Courses .................... 61-64**

BAS-ITAM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students in the BAS-ITAM program must meet the following requirements for graduation:

• Complete minimum of 180 total credits

• Completion of CWU Breadth Requirements, (9 courses in General Education, for approximately 45 credits).

• Completion of Program Core Requirements and specialization requirements with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 in the BAS-ITAM coursework and a minimum grade of “C-" or better in each course.

*Elective courses may be substituted for those who have more than 2,000 hours work experience in the administrative management field.

**Does not include CWU Breadth Requirements. Refer to Graduation Requirements above.

To apply to the program, visit www.cwu.edu/itam

Questions? Send an email to BASITAMinfo@cwu.edu

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