Program Overview
The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) in Information Technology at Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a unique transfer pathway, providing opportunities for your academic and career advancement in networking, programming, database management, and cybersecurity, as well as other specializations.
As a BAAS Information Technology student, you will engage in hands-on course work in a small class setting to ensure direct engagement and learning with your professors. The pathway program enables those with an Associate of Applied Science degree, including the AAS programmer Analyst degree, to build a foundation in systems analysis and design, programming, database management, data communications, networking, software engineering, algorithms, cybersecurity, and today’s cutting-edge technologies. Students may complete the program by obtaining up to 36 hours of credit for the relevant program coursework, certifications, non-academic and military Information Technology training in the field.
Talk with an advisor to find out how you can pursue a micro-credential (9 credit hours) while pursuing this degree. Micro-credential options: Business Analytics & Intelligence and Cybersecurity.
Talk to an A&M-Central Texas academic advisor, online or in person, for prospective student advising, undergraduate and graduate advising, and help with a range of other issues.
Schedule an advising sessionTransfer Pathways:
The direct & affordable path from your community college to a Bachelor's degree!
Whether you are attending an A&M-Central Texas partner college, have credits from another community college, or are attending a another four-year university, your A&M-Central Texas enrollment specialist can help you find the quickest and most affordable path to your bachelor degree.
To get started, select the Bachelor's degree you are seeking, and then select your community college:
Career Opportunities
- Web Development
- Networking
- Cyber Security
- Software Engineering
- Database Management
Learn About Micro-Credentials
A micro-credential issued by the A&M-Central Texas College of Business Administration gives you a chance to highlight your marketable skills and academic accomplishments. Even if you are not a student in the College of Business Administration, micro-credentials allow you to show future employers that you added valuable business skills and knowledge to your degree. Learn more.
Program Contact
Department Chair | Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems
Phone: 254.519.5463
Email: anitha.chennamaneni@tamuct.edu
Accreditation and Member
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The College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Schools that have earned AACSB business accreditation demonstrate an ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching, research, curriculum development, and learner success.
See what's possible at A&M-Central Texas: You'll have dedicated admission, financial aid and academic advisors to help you meet your degree goals. Learn more now!
