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Information Sciences and Technology (IST)

Beginning Fall 2022, students are now able to enroll in Penn State Abington's Information Technology degree.

Penn State Abington offers a B.S. in Information Sciences and Technology (IST) with an option in either Integration and Application or Design and Development.

The IST Integration and Application curriculum emphasizes the integration of computers, the internet and related cutting edge technologies to solve complex problems in a wide variety of organizations and institutions, including engineering, government, consulting, finance, security, telecommunications, healthcare, and business.

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In the Design and Development option you’ll design software, develop applications for smartphones, become an ace at troubleshooting, and solve complex technology challenges.

You’ll focus on how people create, improve, and use technologies in their everyday lives -- at work, at home, in businesses big and small, in the media, and the government. And you’ll learn to analyze how these technologies impact the world at large, and what you can do with these information to make a difference.

Brian Tran

IST at Penn State Abington really paved the way for me to learn, adapt, grow, and excel in my exciting and rewarding career as a software engineer at Accuweather. The program not only equipped me with the essential fundamentals of programming and object-oriented design, but also the hands-on practice and experience you can only obtain by utilizing them in practical, real world projects.

Brian Tran, IST Graduate
  • Team work, project management and communication skills are integrated into a curriculum that has a strong emphasis on technical skills and innovative problem-solving
  • A 300-hour internship allows students to gain practical, real-world job experience prior to graduation
  • Students are encouraged to engage in our international study abroad program with our partner institution, the University of Applied Sciences Hof in Bavaria, Germany and/or participate in international internships such as at the SAP World Headquarters in Germany.
 

Vinayak Elangovan
 

Abington faculty brings Homeland Security experience to the classroom

"I believe that all students deserve a great learning experience"

Dr. Vinayak Elangovan, assistant professor of computer science, is committed to bringing his research into the classroom and help students achieve their career goals.

Read the full story. 

Learn more about Dr. Elangovan.


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