Bachelor of Science
Enterprise Technology Integration
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The Enterprise Technology Integration bachelor’s degree program can equip you with an understanding of information technology and business—skills needed by organizations to gain a competitive advantage and streamline business operations. Emphasizing teamwork and communication, you’ll take courses based on three fundamental concepts: understanding organizations’ business-driven IT needs and how cloud computing, database technologies, and other technologies can be leveraged to meet those needs; developing, integrating, and evaluating IT solutions; and helping organizations adapt their business processes to improve customer satisfaction, agility, and competitiveness. As you master these foundations, you’ll also choose or create an application focus area to apply your knowledge to a specific domain that interests you. In your classes, you’ll learn from accomplished faculty with industry experience and graduate with a comprehensive understanding of how to apply information technology to solve problems for organizations and the people within them.
Students in the Major (FA ’23)
$78,200
Average Starting Salary
$20/hr
Average Intern Salary
100%
Students Complete Internships
84%
Students Receive Job Offers From an Internship Provider
Industry-Aligned Courses
Application Focus Areas
You’ll develop your skills and the foundation of your career by taking required and elective courses like:
You’ll apply concepts to a specific domain by taking courses in one of the areas below or creating your own:
• Advanced Enterprise Integration
• Application Development
• Cloud Computing
• Business Competency
• Database Management and Administration
• Cybersecurity
• Enterprise Analytics
• International and World Cultures
• Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
• People, Policy, and Context
• IT Project Management
• ROTC, Intelligence, and Cyberwarfare
• Programming for the Web • Supply Chains
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Who’s Hiring? In-Demand Careers IT solutions are critical to an organization’s success. To give you the skills needed to identify these solutions, you’ll complete at least one internship before graduating. With support from career coaches, you can connect with hundreds of companies throughout the year—including at our IST Internship and Career Fairs—to prepare for careers like:
Check out where some of our alumni are currently working.
Systems Engineer • IT Consultant • Business Tech Analyst • Cloud Services Consultant • App Integrator • IT Operations Engineer • IT Project Manager • Programmer Analyst
Diverse Destinations Our enterprise technology integration program responds to industry needs so you’re prepared with the technical expertise and business savvy employers want. And since every industry needs the skills an IST degree offers, your career opportunities are endless.
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Software (10%) Government/Defense (10%) Building/Manufacturing (10%)
Banking/Finance (10%)
Consulting (30%)
Food/Beverage (30%)
Create Your Future At IST, you can enhance your student experience by living in the IST Living Learning Community or joining one of the college’s 19 student organizations. You can earn credits while studying abroad, take a deep dive into your field by completing a research project with faculty, and broaden your perspective by attending a variety of on-campus events. Along the way, you’ll find the resources and inclusive community you need to succeed. Regardless of your background, our academic advisers, career coaches, student support advocates, and engagement specialists are ready to help you reach your goals and make a positive impact on the world.
We are ready for what comes next. ARE YOU? Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. U.Ed. IST 24-07.
Emma Crissman Class of 2024
“I love the business aspects of the major and the focus on group projects. It’s preparing me with teamwork and analytical thinking skills that will be useful in my career, while also helping me learn from my peers.”
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