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As a student in the Bachelor of Science in Enterprise Technology Integration program, offered online through Penn State World Campus, you can learn to successfully integrate IT across different systems to meet organizational goals and improve reliability, accessibility, and efficiency.
Gain the Skills You Need to Work as an IT Professional
Integrating information technology solutions at an enterprise level is essential for conducting day-to-day business as well as moving an organization forward as new business models emerge. Your enterprise-technology learning will focus on theoretical foundations and the skills needed for incorporating information technology into different systems to enhance or improve organizational performance. Prepare yourself for a role in almost any industry by learning:
- fundamental IT concepts, including information systems interconnectedness, data interchange, process modeling and re-engineering, and distributed computing environments
- how to improve an organization by unifying applications, services, systems, and databases
- accounting, supply chain management, and more business skills
- leadership, communication, and management techniques
A Trusted Leader in Online Education
Penn State has a history of more than 100 years of distance education, and World Campus has been a leader in online learning for more than two decades. This program’s convenient online format gives you the flexibility you need to study around your busy schedule. You can skip the lengthy commute without sacrificing the quality of your education and prepare yourself for more rewarding career opportunities without leaving your home.
Courses
To earn the Bachelor of Science in Enterprise Technology Integration (ETI), you must complete a minimum of 124 credits:
- 91–92 credits required for the major
- 5–6 credits of electives
- 45 General Education credits (18 of these credits are included in the requirements for the major)
Students enrolled in this program will be required to complete at least one 300-hour internship. This can be accomplished by taking 1 credit of IST 495 or via credit by portfolio. Assistance with internship preparation is available through Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology Career Services.
Prescribed Courses (35 credits)
All prescribed courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Additional Courses (44–45 credits)
All additional courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
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Application Focus (select 12 credits)
The degree also includes a requirement for a coherent application focus. Students must schedule a sequence of courses in a discipline related to ETI, including business, economics, human-computer interaction, and cybersecurity, in consultation with their adviser. Students can pick one of the tracks below or create a custom 4-course application focus.
Application Development
Select 12 credits from below, with at least three (3) credits at the 400 level.
Cybersecurity
Select 12 credits from below or any CYBER course at the 300 or 400 level, with at least three (3) credits at the 400 level.
Custom Application Focus
There is an option for a student to create a custom 4-course application focus sequence. It must be a coherent sequence of courses that provides context for the student in terms of ETI content. Students can select the custom application focus with approval from an academic adviser, and courses must be selected in consultation with an ETI teaching faculty member. Students may want to consider choosing courses that also fulfill US and/or IL requirements.
General Education Requirements
Some General Education requirements may be satisfied by courses required for the major. Students should work with an adviser to select courses.
- Foundations: 15 credits
All courses require a grade of C or better. Inter-Domain courses may not be used for foundations requirements.- Writing/Speaking: 9 credits
- Quantification: 6 credits
3-6 credits are selected from mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics; 3 credits may be selected from computer science or symbolic logic.
- Knowledge Domains: 15 credits
Inter-Domain courses may not be used for knowledge domain requirements.- Health and Wellness (GHW): 3 credits
- Natural Sciences (GN): 3 credits
- Arts (GA): 3 credits
- Humanities (GH): 3 credits
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS): 3 credits
- Integrative Studies: 6 credits
- Inter-Domain course work: 6 credits
- Exploration: 9 credits
- Natural Sciences (GN) (may be Inter-Domain): 3 credits
- GA, GH, GN, GS, and Inter-Domain courses: 6 credits
May include 3 credits of World Language course work beyond the requirements of the student’s degree program or at the 12th credit level, whichever is higher.
These General Education Requirements are for students who started in summer 2023 or later. Students who started earlier can review the prior version of the general education requirements.
Course Availability
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Costs and Financial Aid
Undergraduate Tuition
Undergraduate tuition is calculated based on the number of credits for which you register and the number of total credits you have accrued at or transferred to Penn State.
Tuition is due shortly after each semester begins and rates are assessed every semester of enrollment.
| How many credits do you plan to take per semester? | If you have 59 or fewer credits | If you have 60 or more credits |
|---|---|---|
| 11 or fewer | $626 per credit | $671 per credit |
| 12–19 | $7,602 per semester | $8,206 per semester |
Undergraduate students taking more than 19 credits will be charged the flat tuition rate plus the regular per credit hour rate for each credit above 19.
| How many credits do you plan to take per semester? | If you have 59 or fewer credits | If you have 60 or more credits |
|---|---|---|
| 11 or fewer | $632 per credit | $678 per credit |
| 12–19 | $7,678 per semester | $8,288 per semester |
Undergraduate students taking more than 19 credits will be charged the flat tuition rate plus the regular per credit hour rate for each credit above 19.
Financial Aid and Military Benefits
Some students may qualify for financial aid. Take the time to research financial aid, scholarships, and payment options as you prepare to apply. Military service members, veterans, and their spouses or dependents should explore these potential military education benefits and financial aid opportunities, as well.
To view the detailed list of cost of attendance elements, select “World Campus” as the location on the tuition site.
How to Apply
Deadlines and Important Dates
Your degree application, including receipt of all transcripts, must be received by the following deadlines to be considered complete.
New students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA by March 1. Please visit the Office of Student Aid website for more information about applying for financial aid and recommended deadlines.
Admissions Help
Thank you for your interest in applying to this program. Contact an admissions counselor to discuss your educational goals, financial aid options, and application deadlines.
Admission Requirements
To apply for this program, you must be a high school graduate or have completed a GED. To gain admission to the College of Information Sciences and Technology, you must have earned three and a half units of high school mathematics (selected from any combination of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry or higher math courses) or you must meet one of the following equivalent college course work requirements by:
- completing MATH 22 (College Algebra II and Analytic Geometry) or MATH 26 (Plane Trigonometry) OR a higher-level math course offered by Penn State, determined in consultation with your academic adviser
- completing a trigonometry or higher-level course at another accredited institution with a grade of "C" or better
- receiving sufficient scores on Advanced Placement calculus exams
Important: Penn State's math placement exam results are used to determine the appropriate starting point for math. The results are NOT sufficient for satisfying the entrance into the College of IST requirement. The requirement must be demonstrated by letter grade or transfer credit. For more information about the entrance into the College of IST requirement for this program, contact an adviser.
Once you are admitted to the pre-major in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, you will work closely with your academic adviser to gain entrance to the enterprise technology integration major.
What You Need
Applications are submitted electronically and include a nonrefundable application fee. You will need to upload the following items as part of your application:
High school transcripts or GED transcript — First-year applicants are required to submit Self-Reported Academic Records (SRAR). Official high school transcripts will only be required at the time a student accepts an offer of admission to Penn State.
Official college or university transcripts, if you attended another institution, and/or official military transcripts (if applicable). All college or university transcripts are required regardless of the length of time that has passed, the grades earned, or the accreditation of the institutions attended. Acceptance of transfer credit toward your degree is subject to final approval by the academic department. For detailed information, see the Transfer Students page.
Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation. Please send your transcripts by mail or electronically through Parchment, eScrip-Safe, or the National Student Clearinghouse directly to Penn State from the college/university where coursework was attempted.
Submit official documents by mail to:
Undergraduate Admissions Office
The Pennsylvania State University
201 Shields Building
University Park, PA 16802
English Proficiency — The language of instruction at Penn State is English. With some exceptions, international applicants must take and submit scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum test scores and exceptions are found in the English Language Proficiency section on the Undergraduate Admissions International Requirements page. Visit the TOEFL website for testing information. Penn State's institutional code is 2660.
Start Your Application
Former Penn State students may not need to complete the admissions application. Please visit our Returning Students page for instructions.
If this is your first time applying to Penn State, you'll need to complete the following steps:
- Review the application instructions before beginning.
- Complete the online application and submit all official documents.
- Pay the application fee.
Checking Your Status
You can check the status of your application by using the same login information established for the online application form and choosing "MyPennState — Check Application Status." Your decision letter (confirming your acceptance or denial) will be mailed four to six weeks after receipt of all application materials. An admissions counselor will contact you if additional information is required.
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Students graduating with an enterprise technology integration degree can be well prepared for success in systems integration and development, as well as IT and business consulting.
Contact Us
To learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Enterprise Technology Integration, offered in partnership with the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology, please contact:
World Campus Admissions Counselors
Phone: 814-863-5386
[email protected]
Faculty
Megan Costello
- DegreeJ.D., University of New Hampshire
- DegreeB.S., Information Sciences and Technology, Penn State
Megan Costello is an assistant teaching professor of information sciences and technology. Her areas of interest are copyright and trademark registration, business law matters, contract disputes, and privacy law. Prior to her appointment in the College of IST, she was the founder and solo practitioner for a boutique law practice that focused on cyberlaw issues and intellectual property.
Fred Fonseca
- DegreePh.D., Spatial Information Science and Engineering, University of Maine
- DegreeM.S., Public Administration and Computer Science, Government School of the Joao Pinheiro Foundation, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- DegreeB.S., Mechanical Engineering, Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Dr. Fred Fonseca joined Penn State in 2001 as an assistant professor. His work in the areas of research, geographic information science, information science, and information systems has led to many journal papers, research grants from NSF and other agencies, and successful master's and doctoral students.
Marc Friedenberg
- DegreeJ.D., Columbia Law School
- DegreeM.S., Information Sciences and Technology, Penn State
- DegreeB.S., Information Sciences and Technology, Penn State
Marc Friedenberg joined the College of Information Sciences and Technology as an assistant teaching professor of information sciences and technology after practicing intellectual property and securities litigation for large law firms in New York. His legal practice experience also involved clerkships with federal judges in New York and Los Angeles.
David Fusco
- DegreeEd.D., Educational Leadership and Management, Drexel University
- DegreeM.Ed., Saint Francis University
- DegreeB.S., Computer Science, Penn State
Dr. David Fusco is an associate teaching professor and director of experiential learning in the College of Information Sciences and Technology at University Park. Dr. Fusco teaches courses in cybersecurity, enterprise technology integration, and leadership. In 2018, Dr. Fusco received the George J. McMurtry Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award.
Steven Haynes
- DegreePh.D., Information Systems, London School of Economics
- DegreeM.S., Information Systems, London School of Economics
- DegreeB.S., Management Information Systems, University of Massachusetts
Dr. Steven Haynes worked at Apple Computer, Adobe Systems, and several start-up software companies in the United States and Europe prior to undertaking his doctoral studies. He has been involved in the development of commercial and custom software solutions as a programmer, designer, analyst, and application development project manager.
Mike Hills
- DegreePh.D., Information Sciences and Technology, Penn State
- DegreeM.S., Human Resource Administration, Central Michigan University
- DegreeB.S., Industrial Technology, Southern Illinois University
Mike Hills served in the U.S. Air Force for nearly 30 years. As an operations officer and military planner supporting all manner of communications support, he served in various logistics and supply chain management positions that supported war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as providing support for numerous natural disasters. His research interests in these areas are oriented toward national security and maintaining viable supply chains in contested environments.
David M. Hozza
- DegreeMPS, Information Sciences (Cybersecurity), Penn State
- DegreeB.S., Computer Science and Management, East Stroudsburg University
David M. Hozza is a lecturer in information sciences and technology. Prior to his appointment, he had a 30-year career in the IT industry, with responsibilities in storage architecture, systems administration, data analysis, and leadership management. His areas of interest include cloud computing, cybersecurity, data protection and storage, and enterprise integration.
Johnson Kinyua
- DegreePh.D., Computer Science, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
- DegreeM.S., Digital Communications, University of Kent at Canterbury, United Kingdom
- DegreeB.S., Electronics Engineering, University College London, United Kingdom
Dr. Johnson Kinyua has been an associate teaching professor with the College of IST since 2018. His career spans more than 35 years of teaching, research, and industry experience. He served as a director of a school for six years and as a dean for five years at different universities. His teaching interests are in cybersecurity, enterprise information systems, networks, computer architecture, operating systems, software engineering, database management systems, object-oriented programming, distributed database systems, and enterprise integration.
Lynette Kvasny Yarger
- DegreePh.D., Computer Information Systems, Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University
- DegreeM.S., Computer and Information Systems, Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University
- DegreeB.S., Computer and Information Systems, Mercy College
Dr. Lynette Kvasny Yarger is an associate professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology. Her areas of study include community computing initiatives in economically oppressed communities, the underrepresentation of women and minorities in the IT workforce, ethics and gender identity performance in online spaces, and the use of social media for political activism and social justice.
Richard Lomotey
- DegreePh.D., Computer Science, University of Saskatchewan
- DegreeMSc., Computer Science, University of Saskatchewan
- DegreeB.Sc., Computer Science, University of Cape Coast
Dr. Richard Lomotey is a tenured associate professor of information sciences and technology at Penn State. He teaches a variety of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and his research focuses on emerging technologies (such as mobile computing, IoT, and machine learning) in diverse domains, including health, agriculture, gamification, and enterprises.
Rosalie Ocker
- DegreePh.D., Computer and Information Science, Rutgers University Graduate School of Management
- DegreeMBA, Lehigh University
- DegreeB.A., Economics, Albright College
Dr. Rosalie Ocker is an associate teaching professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology at Penn State University Park. Prior to working in academia, Dr. Ocker was a consultant at Arthur Anderson (now Accenture), where she worked in the financial services sector, developing financial trading systems for firms on Wall Street. She also worked at Morgan Stanley as an internal consultant. Dr. Ocker teaches EA 871: Enterprise Architecture Foundations I and EA 594: Capstone Project.
Kaamran Raahemifar
- DegreePh.D., University of Windsor
- DegreeMASc, University of Waterloo
Dr. Kaamran Raahemifar is a professor in the artificial intelligence and data science programs in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology. He has several decades of combined experience in teaching, research, and administrative/executive services. He has research and teaching interests in applied optimization, data modeling and prediction, small and large system simulation and design, signal anomaly detection and testing, blockchain, data science, artificial intelligence, user experience, and smart-connected devices.
Jeffrey Rimland
- DegreePh.D., Information Sciences, Penn State
- DegreeB.S., Computer Science, Penn State
Dr. Jeffrey Rimland is an assistant teaching professor of information sciences and technology. His areas of interest are software development, vocal synthesis techniques, information fusion, assistive mobile device technology, and human-centric information.
