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Department of Computer and Information Technology

Backed by Miami’s renowned liberal arts foundation and hands-on applied education, as a Department of Computer and Information Technology major, you will create and build a unique IT pathway based on your ultimate career goals and plans for graduate studies. Located on Miami University's Hamilton and Middletown campuses we offer in-person classes and 100% online degrees.

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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (IT)

This Information Technology major allows you to define your IT career niche, create paths for promotion, or ramp up your area of tech expertise in agile/project management, cybersecurity, networking, or software development and support. Our grads work at Nationwide Insurance, Cintas, Christ Hospital, Mitsubishi Electric, SentriLock, and more.
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IT grads find their degree highly valued during job search, despite some claims that college is not necessary

Information Technology graduates from Miami University Regionals say tthey found their degree was well worth the investment, and a fast track to higher pay and better promotion opportunities from the start.

Why Study Cybersecurity and Networking?

“Because of my prior military service, I dealt with crypto a lot, TDL, and cybersecurity was a big part of that. (The Cybersecurity and Networking major) is for somebody that wants to try and make a difference - trying to stop scamming and hackers.” ~ Nathaniel Nole ’27

 

Scholarship Opportunities

Funding Your STEM Journey

STEM Scholars provides scholarships of up to $5,000 a year and creates a customized pathway experience for Miami University students to advance from an associate to a bachelor’s degree and on to a master’s degree.

Benefits of Choosing CIT

The Department of Computer and Information Technology (CIT) is located exclusively on the regional campuses of Miami University in  Hamilton, Middletown, and West Chester. 

Small campus advantage

The regional campuses allow students to enjoy the benefits of both a small, personalized campus setting and the assurance that their investment in their education is grounded in a solid technical degree program and the esteemed, national reputation of Miami University. The CIT faculty are industry-experienced teachers committed to the success of students and to keeping pace with ever-changing technology.

Open admission policy

Miami's CIT Program is available exclusively at the regional campuses and enjoy an open admission policy. Students who graduated from high school, earned a GED or present credentials demonstrating equivalent levels of academic achievement (home schooled or other alternative educational program) are eligible to attend. There are no additional requirements to enroll as a CIT Major.

Learn more about the CIT Experience

Vision and Values

We aspire to graduate students who have the ability to provide the highest quality technology-based solutions that ethically connect people, organizations, and community.

The Department of Computer and Information Technology is committed to:

  • Creating an intellectually stimulating and challenging learning environment.
  • Fostering high quality teaching.
  • Promoting ethical decision making.
  • Promoting diversity awareness.
  • Providing a flexible and dynamic curriculum that is responsive to the changing IT workforce.

Build A Network

Help us prepare the next generation of IT professionals, leaders, and our society as a whole. We have numerous scholarships and programs accepting contributions from donors like you.
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CONTACT INFORMATION

Department of Computer and Information Technology

Hamilton Campus Mosler Hall 301
Middletown Campus Johnston Hall
513-785-3132