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Our Information Technology Program

Tulane School of Professional Advancement Information Technology program offers flexible degree and certificate options aligned with industry employment needs. Students enrolled in this program will be prepared to pursue careers in information technology, cybersecurity, technology management, and programming. The curriculum balances advanced problem-solving techniques and business acumen with practical solutions for IT problems.

Our academic advisors at the School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) can help you determine which concentration will best meet your career and academic goals. With flexible programs, including online learning and in-person instruction, you can pursue a degree at your pace and on your schedule. Whether you're going back to school for an advanced Master of Science degree or looking to jumpstart a career change with a bachelor's degree in an expanding industry, Tulane SoPA offers career-building curriculum to get you on the right path.

Master's Degree Programs

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Graduate Certificates

Start earning credits for a master's degree in IT by completing one of our flexible graduate certificates. By taking four courses online, you can add a certificate your resume and prepare for leadership positions.

Bachelor's Degree Programs

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Minor

We also offer a minor in Information Technology.

Career Opportunities

The degrees and concentrations in the Information Technology program prepare students for a variety of careers.

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Courses Catered to Professionals

The curriculum balances advanced problem-solving techniques and business acumen with practical solutions for computer-based problems. Courses cover an in-depth range of topics in the information systems and technology fields.

Information Technology courses are listed in the course catalog as Computer Sys & Technologies (CPST & CSMT).

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Information Technology Advisory Board

The members of the Information Technology advisory board, which provides guidance to the degree program, are industry practitioners and leaders in the fields of information services, information technology, cybersecurity, software, law, data, finance, and health.

Planned Semester Course Offering Schedule

The Information Technology Programs Course Offering Planned Schedule is designed to assist faculty and students with planning their degree pursuit into the future.

While every effort will be made to adhere to this schedule, note that it is subject to change based on upon the resources and needs of the Department.

Planned Semester Course Offering Schedule

Learn More About Our Hands-On Program

Begin or grow your career in information technology with support from the dedicated SoPA staff and hands-on coursework. Our program is ideal for people hoping to expand their careers in the information technology, cybersecurity, and technology architecture fields. Learn more about our Information Technology program and follow some of today’s biggest IT and cybersecurity topics by visiting our YouTube playlist.

Women in Technology Mentorship Program

The Women in Technology Mentorship Program at SoPA is committed to providing support and mentorship to women who seek to obtain degrees in the Information Technology Program.

Women in Technology Mentorship Program

IT Capstone Projects

Students in our Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Programs will complete their degree by taking a Capstone course that enables students to apply the knowledge, skills and abilities gained in their studies to a real-world IT project. The SoPA Information Technology academic programs department partners with local, regional, and national organizations to complete technology projects that improve IT business operations and cybersecurity, while exposing students to real-world context and requirements.

Your Capstone project will not only ensure you can apply your learning to real-world IT situations, it will ensure that each student has a portfolio-ready artifact as an example of their applied learning at Tulane SoPA.

Note: If you are a business/organization that wishes to partner with Tulane SoPA to provide an Information Technology Capstone Project for our students to engage in, please visit our Community/Industry Capstone Project Partnership page to find out more and to apply.

PRO-BONO COMMUNITY/INDUSTRY IT CAPSTONE PROJECTS

Cyber Center of Excellence

Stay connected to cybersecurity policy, best practices, and research through SoPA’s Cybersecurity Center of Excellence.

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Faculty With Experience in the Field

Demand for information technology skills continue to increase, creating a competitive and ever-expanding career market for graduates. With real-world experience as industry leaders in the field, the program faculty at Tulane SoPA gives students direct access to professional networks and the most relevant information.

Program Faculty

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