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ABET Accredited

The Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Program at Tulane SoPA is accredited by ABET, ensuring that the program meets the standards necessary to prepare graduates for critical technical fields.

The Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Program is accredited by ABET, ensuring that the program meets the standards necessary to prepare graduates for critical technical fields.

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Get Ready for a Career in the Ever-Evolving Tech Industry

Our rigorous Information Technology curriculum focuses on both theoretical foundations and practical skills. The program covers programming, network administration, cybersecurity, and technology architecture.

Learning from active IT professionals means staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends. Students also get experience with hands-on projects, internships, and the newest technology tools. This dynamic learning environment equips students for a diverse range of roles in IT.

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Affordable
Tuition


No Test
Scores


Rolling
Admission


Multiple
Start Dates


Expert
Faculty

Online Master's Degree

The Master of Science in Cyber Technology degree program is a 30-credit, 10 course accelerated program offered in 8-week terms. Students learn best practice from leading experts and gain practical technical skills through hands-on course labs. Graduates are able to design, implement, and manage cutting-edge cyber technology solutions.

Online and On-Campus Bachelor's Degree

The Accelerated Master’s program allows you to complete your master’s degree in one year with an additional 20% tuition discount, saving you over $13,000.

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Graduate Certificates

The Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity is a 12-credit, four course program in which students will be exposed to cybersecurity technical concepts related to the design, monitoring, auditing, and maintenance of a resilient and redundant organizational infrastructure.

The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Technology Fundamentals is a 12-credit, four course program that provides students with a broad overview of information technology in areas including general technology fundamentals, networking, data management, and systems/information security. It is suited both for those looking to pivot to an information technology role, and as an entry point into the Master of Science degree in Cyber Technology.

The Graduate Certificate in Data & Artificial Intelligence is a 12-credit, four course program in which students will be exposed to data-driven decision making, data analytics, cloud-based data systems and artificial intelligence.

The Graduate Certificate in Technology Leadership is a 12-credit, four course program in which students will be exposed to technology leadership concepts related to the governance, policy, and management of enterprise technology.

Free Bootcamp

Each semester, the Tulane SoPA Information Technology Program holds a free bootcamp on a current topic in information technology. Registration is required, and the bootcamp is not open to current Tulane students and faculty. More information may be found here.

“I felt that every instructor genuinely had my best interest at heart.”

— Xavier Calfee, MS in Information Technology Management, '22

 

Faculty Who Practice What They Teach

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 Information Technology program faculty gives students direct access to professional networks and the most relevant information.

 

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Faculty Feature

Amanda Hartle

CSO and CIO at Prove Identity

In her role as CSO/CIO at Prove, Amanda spearheads the organization's security strategy, overseeing risk management, compliance practices, and the development of robust information technology infrastructure. She is a champion for security best practices and drives the implementation of cutting-edge solutions.

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Meet the Advisory Board

The Information Technology curriculum is guided by experienced faculty and a knowledgeable advisory board that helps ensure the most up-to-date and relevant skillsets are being taught to our students.

Featured Members

  • Emily Baugher
    Leader, IBM relationship, HCL Software

  • Teri Takai
    Executive Director, Center for Digital Government

  • ileana-van-der-linde
    Executive Director of Cyber Advisory : Asset & Wealth Management, JP Morgan & Co.

  • Scott Wolfe
    Chief Executive Officer, Levelset; Tech Founder, Levelset + ClaimSpot

Industry Partnerships

Our program partners with ABET, ASIS, Automation Anywhere, AWS Academy, CompTIA, EC-Council, ISC2 Central Gulf Coast Chapter, Operation Spark, PeopleCert, and ServiceNow. These partnerships help give students a head start in achieving their career goals.

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Engaging & Flexible Student Experience, On-Campus & Online

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Relevant Curriculum

Choose your speciality by selecting one of many concentrations available to target your career goals.

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Innovative Courses

South Balance and Course Labs are just two of the cutting edge learning methods used to give students hands-on experience.

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Student Experience

Access resources and opportunities including Women in Tech, Cyber Competitions, IT Capstone, and the Center of Excellence.

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Guidance & Advising

Navigate degree requirements and prepare for the workforce with help from our academic advisors and career counselor.

Information Technology Facts at a Glance

Tulane SoPA accepts students on a rolling basis, year-round.  Start dates every August, January, and May. We never require test scores or recommendations. Visit our Admissions Process page to learn more.

All tuition is charged by the credit hour and we have minimal fees. Visit our tuition page to see our current tuition rates and use our net price calculator.

We strive to make a Tulane SoPA education affordable for all students. Learn about financial aid, discounts and scholarship opportunities here.

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Earn credit for your work experience through a portfolio assessment. Undergraduates can earn up to 24 portfolio credits. Graduate students can earn up to 6 portfolio credits.

SoPA offers career advising to all enrolled students.