# Online Information Technology Degree (Direct Assessment) [Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info?programcode=BSIT-DA) ## Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Direct Assessment) Pursue your career goals with a direct-assessment bachelor’s in IT. Learn to apply IT theory and principles to real-world business challenges. Gain knowledge needed to successfully address a range of organizational IT issues and opportunities. [What are Direct Assessment Programs?](https://www.phoenix.edu/competency-based-degrees/term-based.html) Ignite Your Passion Start when you're ready [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) Courses --- ## Browse courses for your online information technology degree Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career. Look for this icon to see which skills you’ll learn in a course. ### Core Courses ### General Education Courses ### Electives ## Requirements: 120 credits In a competency-based program, you earn competency units by demonstrating your knowledge of a core skill, or competency. Since there are 120 competency units in this program, one competency equals one unit. > 23 Core Courses Here’s where you’ll pick up the bulk of your program-specific knowledge. By the time you finish these courses, you should have the confidence and skills needed in an IT environment. > 15 Gen Ed Courses These courses lay the foundation for all our degree programs. Because communication, math and writing skills aren’t just universally applicable in IT — they’re also useful in daily life. > 2 Elective Courses Elective courses allow you to learn about topics you’re interested in. That means you’ll have a degree that’s unique to you and your education goals.   **2, 3 or 4**courses at a time **12** weeks per course ## Schedule Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Direct Assessment). [Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info?programcode=BSIT-DA)[Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) ## Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years. Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every course. We’ve worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. [Learn about skills](/online-degrees/skills-aligned-learning.html) ## Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years. Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every course. We’ve worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. [Learn about skills](/online-degrees/skills-aligned-learning.html) Tuition --- ## Affordable, fixed tuition Keep the same fixed, affordable tuition from start to finish of your degree program, even if it takes longer than you planned. That’s our promise: no matter what surprises life brings, you can count on us. That's your[Tuition Guarantee.](/tuition-financial-aid.html) Lock-in Tuition > $2,500 Per 12-week term [Learn about Cost of Attendance (COA)](/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance.html#undergrad-direct-assessment) ### Bachelor of Information Technology Direct Assessment | | |---| | Duration Duration | Duration Depends on how many courses you take each term—the more courses you take, the faster you could complete your degree. | | Pace Pace | Pace Choose either 2,3 or 4 courses every 12-week term. During the term, you can focus on one at a time or work on courses concurrently. | | Learning style Learning style | Learning style Self-paced, flexible learning within the term with faculty guidance to foster learning and prepare for competency assessments. | | Admissions requirements Admissions requirements | Admissions requirements 30 applied transfer credits or 3 years of IT work experience. | | Cost Cost | Cost $2,500 per 12-week term. | The cost per term is $2,500, depending on how many courses you take per term. The length of your program may vary. This program is not eligible for federal financial aid. Careers & Outcomes --- ## What can you do with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree? Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future. **A BSIT can help prepare you to be a:** - Information Technology Director - Information Systems Director - Information Systems Supervisor - Information Systems Manager - Information Technology Manager **Top skills learned in this program:** - Business Process - Cybersecurity - Information Systems - Operations - Systems Analysis ## Ready to get started? Start your application for free or request additional information. [Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info)[Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) ## What you’ll learn When you earn your online information technology degree, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to: - Apply key principles of systems analysis and design to selected business processes within the organization in order to implement effective information systems - Design selected network and cloud infrastructures that will comply with key requirements of accepted industry best practices to improve organizational network operation - Design and develop key database models aligning with business requirements for storage, retrieval, and use of data - Implement cybersecurity solutions that comply with global governance best practices - Demonstrate an ability to evaluate, design, and implement application programs to meet business processes 15%Growth According to the [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm), job growth for computer and information systems managers is projected to be** much faster than average** between ((edu.BLSyears)). ((edu.BLSdisclaimer)) Admissions --- ## Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation. Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application. - No SAT/ACT required  - No essay required  - No cost, risk-free trial for eligible students - We’ll request transcripts at no cost to you, when possible, and we accept eligible credits from over 5,000 accredited institutions. [Explore admission requirements](/admissions.html)× How to enroll at University of Phoenix ## Receive 1-on-1 support You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1] Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today. [1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents) **Call or chat with us 7 days a week.** [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) Gabriel G., Enrollment Rep ## Receive 1-on-1 support You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1] [1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents) Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today. **Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.** [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) Student Experience --- ## An education that fits your busy life ### Balancing family, work and school Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time. [Learn about our flexibility](/life-as-a-phoenix/time-management.html) ### Online learning Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night. [Read about online classes](/student-resources/going-to-class.html) ### Around-the-clock support and resources You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.  [See student resources](/student-resources.html) ### Computer requirements for courses Many course assignments will require you to use a computer to complete and submit your assignment.  [More on technology recommendations](/student-resources/computer-requirements.html) Faculty Spotlight --- ## Learn from professionals working in IT As a university built for working adults, we believe you should be taught by faculty who practice what they teach. The IT curriculum they teach today is designed to help you make an impact in your day-to-day work tomorrow, bridging the gap between academics and industry knowledge. ### Edward Spear MIS, MS CIS, MS MGMT, MS HRM, MS Global MGMT, Doctoral Candidate MIS Faculty, College of Business and Information Technology [Learn more](/about/faculty/edward-spear.html) ### Sharon Golett, MS Associate Faculty, College of Business and Information Technology [Learn more](/about/faculty/sharon-golett.html) ### Tony Buenger, MS Associate Faculty, College of Business and Information Technology [Learn more](/about/faculty/tony-buenger.html) Accreditation --- ## Accredited for 45+ years Since 1978, University of Phoenix has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC),[hlcommission.org](https://www.hlcommission.org/). Learn more about the value of University of Phoenix accreditation and how it benefits our students. 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