NORTH DAKOTA – North Dakota State University and North Dakota State College of Science establish a streamlined transfer pathway for students seeking careers in information technology.
NDSU says the partnership aims to give students earning an Information Systems Administrator Associate of Applied Science degree at NDSCS with a direct transfer option into NDSU’s Information Technology Bachelor of Science program.
“This new joint program offers technology-oriented students the best of both worlds, a 2-year practice-focused A.A.S. degree at NDSCS together with the rounded 4-year-level bachelor’s degree education that NDSU offers. Building a 2+2 program on top of an A.A.S degree rather than an A.S. degree requires a lot more coordination, and NDSCS has been an amazingly effective and helpful partner in this effort,” NDSU professor of computer science Anne Denton said.
North Dakota State officials say the collaboration reflects the shared mission of both institutions to create accessible, high-quality educational opportunities.
“This articulation agreement is a significant step toward expanding educational access and meeting the growing demand for IT professionals. By providing a clear and efficient transfer pathway, we are enabling students to maximize their education and career potential,” Interim Dean of the College of Engineering at NDSU Alan Kallmeyer said.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a much faster-than-average job growth in information technology between 2022 and 2032. North Dakota had 5,119 unique job postings for IT-related jobs last year according to NDSU.
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