信息技术学士学位获得了ABET计算认证委员会的认可。在工商业中使用计算机使受过大学教育的IT专业人员始终处于职业需求的最前沿。信息技术学士学位（BIT）计划为学生的职业发展道路做准备，学生将为技术基础设施（操作系统，浏览器，应用程序，软件，网络等）的持续部署做出贡献。它融合了CS，IT和商务课程，并且需要实习才能完成该学位。
As an information technology student, you will learn a combination of technical and business skills to empower you to be a leader in computer operating systems, mobile applications, browsers, software and networking. You’ll also be part of a program with international recognition for research and gain access to internship and job opportunities with Kansas City’s wide variety of computing firms. Our Information Technology program balances traditional coursework with practical experience. Accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, UMKC’s information technology program requires an internship to immerse you in real-world experiences and problem-solving. As an IT professional, you will plan, develop, implement and manage cutting-edge technology to customize to individual businessorganizational needs in one of the nation’s most highly-paid and fastest-growing industries. Computer and information technology occupations are expected to grow 11 percent by 2029, and median wages are more than double that of the median wages for other occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.