College of Business & Information Technology
Associate degrees in information technology
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We’ll help you find out what prior college credits will transfer into your degree to save time and money—it’s free.
Learn the essentials for a growing IT industry
Tech touches nearly every type of business. An associate degree in information technology can help you prepare to enter the dynamic field. Develop computer science troubleshooting and technical support skills to build your foundational knowledge in IT.
The best part? Some programs align with industry certification exams being offered by leading organizations, such as the International Council of E-commerce Consultants (EC-Council). So, you’re always learning up-to-date skills that are used in the industry daily. And with all our courses being 100% online and only 5 weeks long, you’ll have the flexibility to build the IT skills you're looking for, on your terms.
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Topics covered by the core associate degree in information technology courses
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY
- Network Security
- Cyber Security
- Security Policies
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- Information Technology
- Information Systems Security
Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years
Get value from your education before you even graduate. Update your resumé and LinkedIn profile with learned skills when you complete every 5- or 6-week course in our associate, bachelor's and master's programs.
Outlook for workers with an associate degree in information technology
Online associate degree in information technology course requirements
Associate of Science in Cybersecurity
You’ll take 7 core courses with program-specific knowledge in information technology to help you gain the confidence and skills needed to thrive in cybersecurity. These core courses include topics like: computer network defense, object-oriented scripting language, sniffing and network analysis, ethical hacking and more.
Associate of Arts in Information Technology
You’ll take 6 core courses with program-specific knowledge in information technology to help you gain the computer science confidence and skills needed to thrive in this competitive field. These core courses include topics like: computer programming, information systems, data analytics, security, networking and more.
Tuition and financial aid
Affordable, locked-in tuition
Ways to pay — and save. Explore your options.
From grants and scholarships to transfer credits and federal financial aid, there are a variety of ways to pay for school and save on tuition for your IT degree.
Student experience
“As I embarked into this program, I was wanting to better myself. I wanted to be seen as an educated and versatile employee. Anything is possible if you put your mind to it and keep pushing forward – never give up.”
—Monica F.
AAIT
Over 1 million alumni have earned their degrees while balancing work, school and life. So can you.
How to apply associate degree in information technology
Once you’ve selected your degree program, choose your start date from our calendar, apply for free and register before the deadline (usually one week before the program starts). Then you'll speak to an enrollment representative to begin class.
- No application fee
- No SAT, GMAT or essay required
- Our risk-free trial lets eligible students try out University of Phoenix for three weeks with no financial obligation
Meet your college deans
Our college deans focus on developing a career-relevant curriculum. They bring industry experience to the classroom and lead a faculty of academic professionals with one goal in mind—to help you earn the skills you need to pursue your career.
Kathryn Uhles, MSP, MIS
Dean, College of Business and Information Technology
J.L. Graff, EdD, MBA
Associate Dean, College of Business and Information Technology
Institutional accreditation
University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org 
since 1978.
