Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Western Governors University

Program Details

WGU’s online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) prepares students with a solid foundation in computer information systems and technologies. Designed in collaboration with IT experts, the BSIT degree program focuses on IT fundamentals, data management, network and security, IT management, web development, and scripting and programming. The curriculum also incorporates industry-standard IT certifications. Every industry from advertising to zoology needs IT professionals, and graduates of the BSIT program will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and certifications necessary to fill a variety of essential IT roles. 

WGU offers low, flat-rate tuition that’s about half what students pay at other online universities. Our online programs deliver unparalleled flexibility, allowing students to complete coursework whenever and wherever works best for their schedules. Students also benefit from our competency-based learning model, which lets them complete most courses as quickly as they prove mastery of the material, making it possible to accelerate their progress and potentially graduate faster. Faculty Mentors work one-on-one with WGU students, providing dedicated coaching, guidance, and support from enrollment through graduation and beyond.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Western Governors University is accredited by:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU’s “home” accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score

Additional Info

  • Applicants must demonstrate IT experience through at least one of the following four methods:
    • Have earned an associate’s degree in IT or equivalent (A.S. or A.A.S. acceptable).
    • Have completed the following high-level IT coursework within the last five years:
      • Two or more upper-level Networking courses; OR
      • Two or more upper-level Object-Oriented Programming courses (Java, C#, etc.); OR
      • One or more upper-level Operating Systems course; OR
      • One or more upper-level Information Security and Assurance course.
    • Hold high-level IT certification in network, security, programming, data management, operating systems, or hardware management earned within the last five years.
    • Submit a resume showing three-plus years of IT work experience.

You may also be required to take and pass the WGU Readiness Assessment — a short, multi-part online admissions test that helps determine the likelihood of success in a WGU program. Applicants who possess a bachelor’s degree or one of the IT certifications that WGU recognizes for competency credit will have this requirement waived.

Restricted States

California