Information Technology (Associates)
The online Associate of Applied Business in Information Technology from Kent State provides a strong foundation in IT fundamentals. Covering key areas such as networking, cybersecurity, and software development, this program prepares students for entry-level roles in the fast-evolving tech industry. Graduates emerge with practical skills that are in high demand across diverse business and technology sectors.
Information Technology Associate of Applied Business Degree Program Overview
The Associate of Applied Business degree in Information Technology provides students with a core curriculum of programming, operating systems and networks, website development, hardware, security fundamentals, and workgroup productivity technologies.
The degree program articulates to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree and the certificate in Computer Forensics and Information Security.
The Information Technology major comprises the following concentrations:
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate core IT competency in networking and convergence; servers, storage and virtualization; client computing and user support; digital media and immersive technology; database and information management; and programming and application development.
- Function effectively as a member of a diverse team to accomplish common goals.
- Read and interpret technical information, as well as listen effectively to, communicate orally with, and write clearly for a wide range of audiences.
- Engage in continuous learning as well as research and assess new ideas and information to provide the capabilities for lifelong learning.
- Exhibit professional, legal and ethical behavior.
- Demonstrate business awareness and workplace effectiveness.
Information Technology Associate of Applied Business Degree Program Admissions Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.
For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
Program Courses
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
| IT 11002 | VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING | 3 |
| IT 13000 | APPLIED SECURITY ESSENTIALS | |
| IT 11004 | SURVEY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| IT 11005 | INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| IT 11006 | INTRODUCTION TO WEB SITE TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| IT 11009 | COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION | 4 |
| IT 21002 | NETWORK SETUP AND CONFIGURATION | 3 |
| IT 21009 | SEMINAR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| IT 21010 | WORKGROUP PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE | 3 |
| Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) | ||
| ENG 20002 | INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING | 3 |
| OTEC 26638 | BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS | |
| IT 11000 | INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS | 3 |
| IT 21007 | CYBER ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | |
| IT 12000 | INTERMEDIATE OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS | 3 |
| UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
| Business Elective, choose from the following: | 3-4 | |
| ACTT 11000 | ACCOUNTING I: FINANCIAL | |
| BMRT 11000 | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS | |
| BMRT 11009 | INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY | |
| OTEC 16625 | BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS | |
| OTEC 26635 | ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | |
| OTEC 26640 | CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES | |
| Kent Core Composition | 3 | |
| Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning | 3 | |
| Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Kent Core Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Kent Core Basic Sciences | 3 | |
| Concentrations | ||
| Choose from the following: | 9-10 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 62-63 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
| IT 21005 | VISUAL BASIC DATABASE PROGRAMMING | 4 |
| Concentration Electives, choose from the following: | 6 | |
| IT 20001 | C++ PROGRAMMING | |
| IT 20011 | JAVA PROGRAMMING | |
| IT 20021 | C# PROGRAMMING | |
| IT 21036 | WEB SCRIPTING I | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 10 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
| Information Technology (IT) Electives | 9 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 9 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
| IT 21007 | CYBER ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| IT 21036 | WEB SCRIPTING I | |
| IT 21011 | TECHNIQUES OF MULTIMEDIA WEB DESIGN | 3 |
| Information Technology (IT) Elective | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 9 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
| Information Technology (IT) Elective | 3 | |
| Concentration Electives, choose from the following: | 6 | |
| IT 21100 | LOCAL AREA NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING | |
| IT 21110 | NETWORK ROUTING AND SWITCHING | |
| IT 21200 | ETHICAL HACKING | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 9 | |
Information Technology Associate of Applied Business Degree Program Tuition and Fees
Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
$335.57 Lower Division Courses $393.35 Upper Division Courses | $1,006.71 Lower Division Courses $1,180.05 Upper Division Courses | $15,800 full-time1 |
Non-Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
$345.57 Lower Division Courses $403.35 Upper Division Courses | $1,036.71 Lower Division Courses $1,210.05 Upper Division Courses | $16,400 full-time2 |
1The flat-rate semester fee of $3,692.65 for LOWER division courses applies to full-time Ohio resident undergraduate students taking between 12-18 credit hours per semester. The approximate tuition for Associate degrees is calculated at 4 semesters using the lower division course flat rate $14,770.60, and 3 additional credits $1,006.71 ($15,777.31).
2The flat-rate semester fee of $3,692.65 for LOWER division courses applies to full-time non-Ohio resident undergraduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking between 12-18 credit hours per semester, PLUS a surcharge of $10 per credit hour of actual credit hours taken (between 12-18 semester credits or $120-$180). The approximate tuition for Associate degrees is calculated at 4 semesters using the lower division flat rate $14,770.60, 3 additional credits $1,006.71, plus the surcharge ($150 x 4 = $600).
For part-time semesters: The $335.57 per-credit-hour tuition rate for LOWER division courses and $393.35 for UPPER division courses applies to part-time Ohio resident undergraduate students, PLUS a $10 per-credit-hour surcharge for non-Ohio resident undergraduate students, taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester.
An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour. Program tuition and costs are estimated and subject to change.
Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.
The total program costs are estimates and are not final or binding. Program costs are based on standard fees, but fees may vary based on the actual classes taken. Kent State University disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance upon these program cost estimates by any person. Program costs are subject to change without notice.
Related Reading from the Kent State Online Blog
