Information Technology

Joint Programs of Study: Bachelor of Science (B.S.),
Information Technology / MBA
156 semester hours

The Joint Programs of Study option affords Franklin University undergraduate students, who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree at Franklin University, the opportunity to enroll in graduate coursework that may serve as university elective coursework in meeting the hour requirements for the Baccalaureate degree. Students pursuing this option generally complete both the Baccalaureate and Master’s degrees in less time and fewer semester hours than pursuing the two degrees consecutively.

Acceptance into one of the undergraduate programs of study at Franklin University does not ensure or guarantee acceptance into a Franklin University graduate program. Students must meet the admission requirements of the graduate program and be admitted into a graduate program of study in order to pursue the Joint Programs of Study option. Each program of study in the graduate program is governed by its respective program criteria and academic standards set forth in the Academic Bulletin. Application for enrollment into a graduate program must be submitted two terms prior to commencing graduate level coursework. Undergraduate students who are accepted into one of the graduate programs will be concurrently enrolled in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Any graduate course used in the undergraduate area may not be counted if a grade of “C” or less is earned.

It is recommended that students planning to pursue joint programs of study discuss their plans with their Academic Advisor.

Fundamental General Education Core (24 hours)
All courses must be at the 100 or 200 level

• Minimum of three semester hours of English Composition (if the course does not have a research paper component, COMM 130 Research Paper, two semester credits, is also required)
  Choose COMM 120 College Writing.
• Minimum of three semester hours of Mathematics (at least one mathematics or statistics course beyond the level of intermediate algebra)*
  Choose from MATH 160 College Algebra, MATH 180 Applied Calculus, MATH 210 Finite Mathematics, MATH 220 Business Calculus, or MATH 215 Statistical Concepts.
• Minimum of six semester hours of Sciences (two science courses, with one having a laboratory component)
  Choose from the Science discipline.
• Minimum of six semester hours of Social and Behavioral Sciences (which must be in at least two different disciplines)
  Choose from the Anthropology, Economics, Psychology, and Sociology disciplines.
• Minimum of six semester hours of Arts and Humanities
  Choose from the Humanities discipline.

*It is recommended that MATH 160 - College Algebra be taken to fulfill the Mathematics requirement in the Fundamental General Education Core, or as the General Education Elective, because it is a prerequisite for several courses in this curriculum.

Additional General Education Requirements (26 hours)

• COMM 320 - Business and Professional Communication (4)
• COMP 106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1)
• HUMN 211 - Introduction to Ethical Analysis and Reasoning (2)
• HUMN 305 - Global Issues (4)
• MATH 215 - Statistical Concepts (4)
• PF 321 - Learning Strategies (2)
• SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4)
       OR COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4)
• Social and Behavioral Science Elective (4)
• General Education Electives (1)

Information Technology Area (24 hours)

• Programming Fundamentals Course (4)
• Database Fundamentals Course (4)
• Network Fundamentals Course (2)

Students must have 14 hours of coursework in information technology. Courses can be selected from the following technology related areas:

University Electives (6 hours)

Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses.

Graduate-Level Courses for Bachelor of Science Degree (8 hours)

• MBA 707 - MBA Foundations (4)
• MBA 711 - Business Environment (4)

Information Technology Major Area (36 hours)

• ISEC 300 - Principles of Information Security (4)
• ITEC 275 - Computer Networks: Switching, Routing, and WANs (4)
• ITEC 400 - UNIX Administration (4)
• ITEC 430 - Information Technology Project Management (4)
• ITEC 495 - Information Technology Capstone (4)
• MIS 310 - Information Systems Architecture and Technology (4)
• MIS 320 - Technical Communication (4)

Information Technology Specialization (8 hours)
Choose one of the following specializations:

Systems Administration

• ITEC 350 - Windows Administration (4)
• ITEC 450 - Database Administration (4)

Information Security

• ISEC 325 - Network Security (4)
• ISEC 425 - Business Continuity and Operations Security (4)

Infrastructure Management

• ITEC 325 - Data Center Design and Administration (4)
• ITEC 425 - Information Storage Management (4)

The bachelor's degree will be awarded upon completion of all requirements listed above.

Major Courses for MBA Completion (32 hours)

• MBA 713 - Human Resource Management (4)
• MBA 721 - Marketing Management (4)
• MBA 723 - Managerial Economics (4)
• MBA 727 - International Business Management (4)
• MBA 731 - Operations and Project Management (4)
• MBA 733 - Financial and Managerial Accounting (4)
• MBA 737 - Corporate Finance (4)
• MBA 741 - Strategic Management (4)
  
  

The Information Technology Program also offers an Associate of Science Degree, Bachelor of Science Degree, and Subsequent B.S. Degree.