Information Technology

Mountain State University's Bachelor of Science in information technology provides cutting edge training in the field, with focuses on application development skills, networks and communications systems, Internet and web technologies, security, database management, business processes, and project management.

The Associate of Science in information technology—website design includes foundational studies in information technology, as well as specialized coursework in web design and such related areas as online media and e-commerce applications.

The B.S. and A.S. degrees in information technology can be completed at the Beckley and Martinsburg campuses or online.

Find out more about MSU's online learning options.

What career opportunities can I expect in information technology?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the demand for qualified IT workers will continue to increase through the coming years. Because virtuallyevery industry and organization has technology needs, IT professionals have an exceptionally wide range of employment settings from which to choose— everything from software and computer companies to hospitals and insurance companies; colleges and universities; city, state, and federal government offices; large corporations; small businesses; not-for-profit agencies; and even self-employment.

Graduates of our bachelor's degree program find employment in software development and testing, application support, network maintenance, database development, e-commerce, and IT management and services. Graduates of our associate degree program can begin working as a web designereither within an organizational setting or independently.