B.S. in Information Technology and Web Science - Computer Engineering Track 48 months Undergraduate Program By Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |Top Universities

B.S. in Information Technology and Web Science - Computer Engineering Track

Subject Ranking

# 501-550QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

In a world in which information technology affects virtually everything we do, there is a demand for an academic program that offers students the deepest understanding of the Web. As an ITWS student, you will investigate issues related to security, trust, privacy, content value, and the development of the Web in the future. You will take a core set of courses on Web and IT development and management, along with courses in your concentration, selected from more than 20 options, including arts, engineering, management, communications, artificial intelligence, Web systems, and medicine. PROGRAM OUTCOME Skill in core information technology and web science development methods Foundation skill and knowledge in engineering and/or computer science core Knowledge of the management concerns for the effective use of (especially web) technology An ability to be creative and using well-developed problem solving skills Communication, leadership skills and ability to work in teams Knowledge of the social, legal, and ethical issues in employing technology around the world An ability to recognize and respond to human-computer interaction issues to make technology more usable Broad knowledge of science, humanities, and/or business topical courses Application expertise through completion of a chosen concentration An ability to complete the culminating experience designed to prepare graduate for both acceptance into graduate study program and/or direct entry into ITWS career Concentrations Civil Engineering Computer Hardware Computer networking (hardware focus) Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

In a world in which information technology affects virtually everything we do, there is a demand for an academic program that offers students the deepest understanding of the Web. As an ITWS student, you will investigate issues related to security, trust, privacy, content value, and the development of the Web in the future. You will take a core set of courses on Web and IT development and management, along with courses in your concentration, selected from more than 20 options, including arts, engineering, management, communications, artificial intelligence, Web systems, and medicine. PROGRAM OUTCOME Skill in core information technology and web science development methods Foundation skill and knowledge in engineering and/or computer science core Knowledge of the management concerns for the effective use of (especially web) technology An ability to be creative and using well-developed problem solving skills Communication, leadership skills and ability to work in teams Knowledge of the social, legal, and ethical issues in employing technology around the world An ability to recognize and respond to human-computer interaction issues to make technology more usable Broad knowledge of science, humanities, and/or business topical courses Application expertise through completion of a chosen concentration An ability to complete the culminating experience designed to prepare graduate for both acceptance into graduate study program and/or direct entry into ITWS career Concentrations Civil Engineering Computer Hardware Computer networking (hardware focus) Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering

Admission Requirements

7+

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