The Bachelor of Science in Computing Technology (CT) provides a sound foundation in information technology principles and practice. Emphasizing the latest practical technologies and transferable experiences in coherent application building modules, the program prepares you to communicate effectively, understand the economic impact on information technology and adhere to a professional standard of ethics.
The Bachelor of Science in Computing Technology program offers three emphases:
This program is perfect for students looking to begin a career in information technology, as well as those who want to move up in the field.
Graduates of the computing technology program are prepared for a variety of positions like IT analyst and designers, network systems administrators, information security analysts or managers, project managers or chief technology officers.
Admission to the program may be achieved by completing the following requirements:
How to Apply:
Only credit from regionally accredited institutions will be accepted for transfers. International applicants or domestic applicants with transcripts from international institutions must also submit foreign transcripts.
PLEASE DO NOT FAX TRANSCRIPTS OR TEST SCORES.
Please mail all official transcripts to the following address:
Brandman University Office of Admission
16355 Laguna Canyon Road
Irvine, CA 92618
With the exception of transcripts or test scores, you may also fax additional required documents directly to the Office of Admission at (866) 659-1143 or e-mail the documents as attachments to apply@brandman.edu.
Graduation Requirements (2012-2013 Catalog)
Complete general education requirements
Common Requirements (36 credits)
| COMU 410 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| CSCU 220 | Object-oriented Programming I (for BSCT major) | 3 |
| CSCU 251 | Introduction to Computing Systems Organization | 3 |
| CSCU 270 | Information Systems Security | 3 |
| CSCU 315 | Organizational Information Systems | 3 |
| CSCU 415 | System Quality Assurance and Testing | 3 |
| CSCU 498 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| ECNU 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MATU 104 | Pre-calculus | 3 |
| MATU 203 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| OLCU 350 | Leadership and Professional Ethics | 3 |
| OLCU 414 | Team Building | 3 |
Emphasis Requirements (select one):
Information Technology (12 credits):
| CSCU 353 | Data Communications and Computer Networks | 3 |
| CSCU 408 | Database Management | 3 |
| CSCU 410 | Structured Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CSCU 453 | Network Implementation | 3 |
Business Systems Administration (12 credits):
| CSCU 353 | Data Communications and Computer Networks | 3 |
| CSCU 375 | Data Encryption and Information Security | 3 |
| CSCU 453 | Network Implementation | 3 |
| CSCU 458 | Advanced Web Based Database Applications | 3 |
Project Management (12 credits):
| CSCU 383 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| CSCU 385 | Project Work Structure and Resource Management | 3 |
| CSCU 483 | Risk Management in Project Development | 3 |
| MGTU 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Total credits | 48 |
Students with the following industrial certifications will be granted a maximum of 6 credits as defined below:
| Industrial Certification | Substitution Course(s) | Comments |
| MCSE, CCNP | CSCU 353; CSCU 453 | Within 3 years; or Demonstrate Currency |
| Oracle DBA, MCDBA | CSCU 408; CSCU 453 | Within 3 years; or Demonstrate Currency |
| A+ | CSCU 251 | Within 3 years; Demonstrate Currency |
| Network+ | CSCU 453 | Within 3 years; Demonstrate Currency |