The Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT) online degree program of Richmindale College provides students with strong foundations in business and the application of technology in the commercial setting. This program blends computer information technology with business disciplines. The program covers a comprehensive range of professional business courses such as accounting, leadership, management, managerial communication, finance, human resource management, operations management, marketing, sales, entrepreneurship, and project management. The program covers information technology and related courses as applied in business, such as data analysis, data processing and management, computer programming, and management information system.
The BBIT program is designed to be simple and straightforward. It consists of 38 required courses equivalent to 120 credit units, 28 of which are core courses for 90 credit units (75%) and the remaining 10 are general (G) education courses for 30 credit units (25%). Students must take all 38 courses to complete the program. Optional elective courses are not introduced in the program; however, students may take additional courses from other Richmindale offerings if they want to explore other disciplines.
The BBIT program normally takes 8 semesters for 120 credit units to complete.
By the end of the program, graduates should be able to do the following:
- Explain and analyze information flow within business processes.
- Explain how business strategies translate into operational actions.
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- Apply business process standards and best practices in business operations.
- Develop basic software solutions that support business processes.
- Demonstrate effective professional communication methods.
- Use appropriate technologies to gather, organize, and present business data.
- Analyze problems using logic and critical thinking.
- Interpret factual information to support decision-making.
- Identify and apply leadership and management approaches in technology environments.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibilities in information technology practice.