Information Technology

Within the Information Technology program at Misericordia University, you will study the technical aspects of Information Technology to become a professional in the field, and gain important business writing and presentation skills, as well. Use of computers and standard software are integrated into instruction and assignments.

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Laptop with decals — The program prepares students to pursue careers in scientific or industrial programming and systems analysis, or to continue their education at the graduate level. Students have ample access to computer labs stocked with Windows and Apple operating systems. The major goes beyond basic programming to include project implementation, computer architecture, and more.

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Female student on laptop — The information technology major with a specialization in IT security leads to a bachelor of science in information technology with a specialization in IT security.

The specialization in IT security places an additional focus on issues such as:

Security management

Risk assessment

Security models

Access controls

Cryptology

Physical Security

Disaster Recovery

Privacy and Legal Issues

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Laptop — In today’s electronic world, a background in information technology is a highly marketable asset. The minor in information security may enhance a major in any other field, depending on the student’s interests and career objectives.

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Hands typing on laptop — The minor in management information systems provides the individual with a foundation in information systems that complements many varied disciplines and opens the door to information technology career opportunities.

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Program Options and Related Minors

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B.S. Information Technology
B.S. Information Technology (IT Security Specialization)
Information Security Minor
Management Information Systems Minor

Why IT at MU?

In today’s electronic world, a background in information technology is a highly marketable asset. The Information Technology program provides a strong foundation that goes beyond basic programming to include project implementation, computer architecture and more. Within this program at Misericordia, you will study the technical aspects of IT to become a professional in the field, and gain important business writing and presentation skills. The IT degree along with a specialization in IT Security prepares you to manage and establish procedures, policies, and practices to protect information and data.

What makes Misericordia’s Information Technology program stand out from all the rest: This program has a strong foundation of knowledge to keep pace with trends in technology. Misericordia students experience high-quality, hands-on learning in our well-equipped computer classrooms and labs in the Henry Science Center. As part of their education, students are strongly encouraged to complete an internship to give them excellent real-world experience and better knowledge of the industry. The IT curriculum includes elective courses such as Game Programming and Internet Programming . But your choices will not end there, as you can enhance in your IT major with business courses or other diverse areas such as Philosophy or Psychology. The MU IT program prepares you well for graduate school or to immediately begin your career in scientific or industrial programming and systems analysis.

Information Technology Program degree options:

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Specialization in IT Security

Major Flexibility

Our flexible program allows you to tie your IT education to other areas of interest that will determine the direction of your career. In addition to courses in programming, systems, and applications, you can choose to specialize in IT Security. We are now offering new IT elective courses in Game Programming and Internet Programming.

But your choices don't end there. You can tie your major in with business courses or with areas as diverse as philosophy or psychology, if that is where your interest lies. You'll be well-prepared for graduate school, if that's what you decide to do. With our liberal arts curriculum, you'll have the knowledge and thinking skills it takes to succeed. You'll also serve internships directly related to your major that will give you experience and connections in the business world.

IT Security Specialization

The Information Technology degree with a specialization in Information Technology Security prepares Information Technology managers to establish the procedures, policies, and practices that should be in place to protect information and data.

The curriculum is similar to the major in Information Technology except that there is an emphasis on six (6) IT Security courses.

Introduction to IT Security
Security Management and Risk Assessment
Access controls, Models, and Cryptography
Physical Security & Disaster Recovery
IT Privacy and Legal Issues
Current Issues & Trends in IT Security

Opportunities

Coursework in the major explores the following areas:

Management information systems
Computer systems and architecture
Database concepts and programming
Impact of technology on society
Information security
Internet applications
Network theory and design
Object oriented programming
Operating systems
Programming logic and design
Software engineering

Mission

To provide a cooperative and quality academic environment in which students can graduate with an undergraduate liberal arts based degree in information technology. The curriculum encompasses all aspects of computing technology. It is concerned with issues of how information technology can assist an organization meet their goals. Students learn how to select, create, apply, integrate and administer technology in an organization. Faculty are enabled to develop professionally.

Other Student Opportunities

Internships

Students are taking advantage of the internship opportunities to get the practical experience they need to be successful. Below is a sampling of the recent internship placement sites:

Recent Internship Placement Sites

AIG
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
Commonwealth Health Systems
Enterprise
Frontier Communications
Geisinger
Highmark Blue Cross

Kronick, Kalada, Berdy & Co, PC.
Metz Culinary Management
Northwestern Mutual
Philadelphia Eagles
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
Washington Redskins
Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Study Abroad/Away

Misericordia University offers the following types of Study Abroad programs:

Short-term Misericordia Faculty-Led programs which usually take place in the summer or in some instances, the month of January or over spring break
Semester and summer programs at foreign universities
Semester and summer programs at American university study centers

Semester and summer Study Abroad programs are currently located in: Australia; England; Ireland; Italy

Misericordia University Faculty-Led study programs and Campus Ministry international programs have included the following destinations but vary from year to year: Belize; England; Germany; Guyana; Ireland; Italy; Jamaica; South Africa

Career Support

Speaking to the overall value of a Misericordia education, workshops are available within the Insalaco Center for Career Development to help students refine their interviewing skills, identify their career interests, and assist with resume development. As a benefit to its students, Misericordia partners with a wide variety of employers to offer recruitment events on campus for networking and interviewing opportunities.

Guaranteed Placement Program

Our Guarantee states that if any student, who fully participates in our program for all four years of their college experience, does not receive a job offer or is not accepted into graduate/professional school within six months of graduation, the University provides that student a paid internship* in their chosen field.

*Terms & conditions apply

MBA 5th Year Program

Why wait to begin the MBA program when you can get started as an undergraduate student?

Find out more by emailing Karen Cefalo at

The MBA 5th-Year program is for eligible rising Misericordia University seniors who wish to begin their graduate business studies as an undergraduate student. Accepted students will take up to 12 MBA credits within their current program. An applicant may be required to complete leveling courses in business functional areas through Peregrine. The graduate admissions committee will determine if the leveling courses will be taken concurrently with MBA courses or completed prior to starting the MBA program.

Benefits
MBA 5th Year Admission Requirements

Benefits

Saves you $ — covered by your regular tuition
Earn your master’s degree in as little as one additional year
No GMAT or GRE exam
Get experience with graduate level classes as an undergrad
Network with business professionals

Specializations are available in Management, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Sport Management, and Healthcare Management.

Ask about the ALUMNI DISCOUNT to save you even more money!

MBA 5th Year Admission Requirements

At the end of the junior year, students must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (if applying for the MBA 5th Year program).
Current juniors must submit a free online part-time graduate application at www.misericordia.edu/apply for the MBA program for the first graduate semester after which the bachelor's degree will be conferred.
Following the application evaluation by the Admissions Acceptance Committee, an acceptance decision will be rendered. If positive, then a conditional acceptance letter will be issued stipulating that the student must earn a 3.0 in each MBA course and in his/her bachelor's degree to be fully accepted upon graduation.
The acceptance letter will stipulate that the student is now eligible within his/her senior year to take up to 12 MBA credits.
Accepted students will work with his/her academic advisor as an undergraduate student to select appropriate MBA courses for the upcoming semester. Selected courses will be communicated to the Graduate Admissions representative so that the registration request can be submitted to the Registrar's office for processing.
After meeting all stated requirements and successfully earning his/her bachelor's degree, the student will work directly with the Graduate Admissions representative for the graduate business programs for his/her initial graduate semester advisement and registration. Once the student has been registered for the first graduate semester, a graduate academic advisor will be assigned to the student for future advisement.
An applicant may be required to complete leveling courses in business functional areas through Peregrine. The graduate admissions committee will determine if the leveling courses will be taken concurrently with MBA courses or completed prior to starting the MBA program.

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The 4+1 program is a great opportunity to challenge yourself during the end of your undergraduate journey and get a third of your MBA completed at rates that save you money.

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Contact

For questions regarding the Information Technology major, contact Sr. Pat Lapczynski, Program Director, at srpat@misericordia.edu or 570-674-6741.

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Program Options and Related Minors

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MBA 5th Year Program

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