The DeVry Information Technology second degree program is a one-year program with accelerated weekend classes. The program is designed for the baccalaureate level college graduate in any discipline wishing to pursue a career in the information technology field. The three semester program is structured around a set of technology-oriented courses taught in an accelerated format.
Emphasis is placed on the application of computing technology to solve business problems.
Students draw on their college and business backgrounds as they work in teams developing solutions to business cases. Project management, communication skills, and problem solving skills, all of which are critically important in today's rapidly changing business environment, are integrated across the curriculum. The IT program is designed to provide students with a foundation in computer programming, database technology, networking, and systems analysis and design. The first two terms of the program contain a common core of courses and are followed by a semester of courses that provide depth in a specific concentration.