B.S. Information & Communication Technologies Online

Our flexible online program allows you to take classes with an adjustable schedule to meet your personal goals.
Degree Type Bachelor of Science
Careers & Salaries Career Outcomes
Delivery Online

UW-Stout's 100% online Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) provides a flexible program of study for high school graduates, technical college graduates, and working professionals. If you're committed to living or working away from campus the program's accessible curriculum and co-op internship opportunities provide flexibility to prepare for a path tailored to your personal and professional goals.

National Program Rankings

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98% of Graduates Are Employed or Continuing Education.

Designed for students who want to build a career as an ICT professional allowing you to pursue various options in traditional IT or in a new combined career. / UW-Stout

Career-Defining Curriculum

Our diverse curriculum, endorsed by UW-Stout's ICT Industry Advisory Board, includes:

  • Business & Leadership Development
  • Systems Analysis & Design
  • Project Management
  • Computer Networking
  • Enterprise Systems
  • Web Development
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Program Overview

View program plans, credit requirements and course descriptions.

General Overview
Information and Communication Technologies, B.S.

3-Year Distance Delivery Sequence
Information and Communication Technologies, B.S. (Distance Delivery) Sequence

Related Minors

The ICT program pairs well with specialized minors that help you develop a personalized, career-defining skillset. Minor courses can be used to fulfill your Technical Specialty credits.

B.S. Cybersecurity at UW-Stout is a Transfer Friendly Program

Transfer-Friendly Program

Our transfer-friendly program lets you bring in up to 60 transfer credits from prior coursework or professional experience. This means you can graduate faster without sacrificing the quality of your education.

Use the Request Information form to receive a program summary and learn more about the Bachelor of Science degree in Information and Communication Technologies.

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Online Program Highlights

Our ICT industry-experienced faculty have designed a customized instruction learning environment that offers you maximum flexibility without compromising your academic needs.

  • Courses delivered 100% online by full-time faculty
  • Consistent Fall, Spring, and Summer program course offerings
  • Support from Adult Student Services Coordinators and Distance Librarians

Customized Tuition & Fees

UW-Stout degree programs using the customized instruction model are designed with the adult learner in mind. If you're comparing UW-Stout's online degree customized instruction (CI) tuition to our competitors, keep in mind:

  • Customized instruction tuition rate includes the textbook rental fee.
  • There are no additional or hidden university-based semester or technology fees.
  • Students in customized instruction programs pay the same rate of tuition regardless of where you live--Wisconsin, California, Texas, or in a foreign country.

More Value for Your Money

Customized Instruction also provides:

  • Program Director/Coordinator: Faculty with academic and industry expertise.
  • Student Services Advisor: One point of contact, providing dedicated support throughout your degree program.
  • Course Sequences & Matrices: Plan ahead with clear program outlines so you know what courses are offered when.
  • Stackable Courses & Programs: Many of our courses and certificates can be applied to our degree programs.
  • Flexibility: Courses are designed to offer the flexibility and convenience working professionals need to get ahead in their careers without sacrificing their current income and responsibilities.

Other universities will present costs and value differently, so make sure you're comparing apples to apples.

Expand All APPLICATION & TRANSFER INFORMATION

Application

To apply for the on-campus and online Bachelor of Science degree in Information and Communication Technologies, you need to apply to UW-Stout.

Financial Aid
Students who are attending another institution, but are planning to receive their degree from UW-Stout, may be eligible to receive aid from UW‐Stout. In these cases, UW‐Stout is considered the Home Institution and the other campus is considered the Visiting Institution.

Transfer Students

Note: When filling out the application form, be sure to make a note in the student comment section that you intend to apply to the "online program." 

Program Advisory Committee

Advisory Committee Members

SaraAngerCareer Development Manager, Career ServicesUW-Stout
TylerBaetenInformation Technology InstructorFox Valley Technical College
BryanBartsDirector, Career ServicesUW-Stout
BryanBechtoldtPresident & PrincipalSVA Consulting
Scott BiscobingInstructorNicolet College
TonyBollman Wipfli
GregBrodtInstructorWisconsin Indianhead Technical College
DerekBrostService Desk ManagerJAMF Software
MonicaBunchConsultantSiFer Consulting / Women in Technology (WIT)
BenDavisExecutive Vice President; Chief Digital OfficerCambria USA
DaneDeutschLecturerUW-Stout
SteveEbbenDepartment Chair, Networking and SecurityFox Valley Technical College
CurtFawcettI/O Devices Integration ManagerCray Inc.
MarkFentonProfessor; Program Director, B.S. Business AdministrationUW-Stout
BenFranskeInstructorInver Hills Community College
ReneeGundersonSenior LecturerUW-Stout
DerekHimesAccount ManagerCisco System
TomKentonDean
Waukesha County Technical College
AndreaKittelesonCybersecurity Training LeadRockwell Automation
KendalLoewenInstructorSt. Paul College
KyleLoewenhagenIT Programmer Analyst InstructorChippewa Valley Technical College
BobMacleanSenior Program ManagerHitachi Solutions America
Mike MarxIT ProfessionalEnventis
SueMayDirector, Business DevelopmentHeartland Technology Group
OscarOcampo-TaveraLecturerUW-Stout
CamillePetersonLecturerUW-Stout
TravisPhillipsIT ProfessionalTerso
MichaelPynchPartnerWipfli
JonnyRobinsonQuality Assurance Test EngineerJAMF Software
GordonRosplochIT/Information Management InstructorLakeshore Technical College
JasonSchenzelIT InstructorMid-State Technical College
WarrenSheafferInstructorSt. Paul College
RustySmithIT ProfessionalCisco System
JeffStrandePrincipal Engineer ConnectivityTarget
ReneeSurdickAssociate Dean; Chair, Operations & Management DepartmentUW-Stout
KevinTharpProfessorUW-Stout
TroyTobinOperations Support Manager3RT Networks
ReyVillarProfessional in the FieldGeneva Group
JoeWetzelDepartment ChairFox Valley Technical College
MandyWolbertAdult & Student Services Coordinator, Stout OnlineUW-Stout
HollyYuanProfessor; Program Director, B.S. Computer Networking & Infrastructure EngineeringUW-Stout

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