Computer Information Technology Major: Cloud Computing Option (B.S.)

The major in Computer Information Technology (CIT) with an option in Cloud Computing prepares students to design, manage, and optimize secure, scalable cloud environments that support modern IT operations. Through courses in cloud infrastructure, virtualization, security and privacy, financial management, and advanced applications, students gain practical skills in configuring, automating, and troubleshooting multi-cloud and hybrid systems. Emphasis is placed on industry best practices, governance, compliance, and identity management, as well as integrating AI and machine learning solutions within cloud platforms. Graduates of this option are well-equipped for careers such as cloud architect, cloud security specialist, DevOps engineer, or cloud financial manager. They are prepared to help organizations maximize the value of their cloud investments.

Degree Requirements

General Education Program Requirements

A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.

All General Education requirements must be taken prior to the capstone.

Writing Program Requirements

All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:

Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.

Major Requirements

Electives

Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.

This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.

Sample Course Sequence

• Address the needs of organizational IT challenges using software programming fundamentals, network systems design, machine learning techniques, database management, code libraries, and web-based interface and application development.
• Develop solutions to IT challenges according to process models that align with information technology theories and industry-based strategies.
• Use applied analysis and evaluation strategies to plan, gather information, execute, optimize, and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network systems.
• Assess the needs of IT system end-users and develop strategies to fulfill them through hardware- and software-based design solutions.
• Manage the infrastructure, migration strategies, security measures, financial management, AI leveraging, and performance optimization of virtual environments according to industry-standard cloud computing principles.