B.Sc. Information Technology
School:
College of Technology
Certificate:
B.Sc. Degree
Application Fee:
Flexible payment
Program Length:
1-4 sessions
Start Date:
Applications open
Location:
Online
Industry-aligned innovation courses delivered through the university pathway.
Industry-aligned innovation courses delivered with the university pathway.
All Degree courses are accredited by NUC.
AltSchool Africa is accredited by ASIC for external quality assurance.
GSV Cup Elite 200 recognized AltSchool as a leading EdTech innovator.
Where our Learners work
Official partner and accreditation
The degree pathway brings together AltSchool Africa's practical learning model, American Open University of Nigeria's degree framework, and recognized accreditation signals.
American Open University of Nigeria
AltSchool Africa delivers industry-aligned, co-developed, or co-adopted innovation courses, while the curriculum, assessment, and award remain with the university.
NUC accredited degree courses
All Degree courses are accredited by NUC. The pathway is credit-driven and aligned with required graduation standards.
ASIC accreditation
AltSchool Africa is accredited by ASIC, the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities. This reflects external quality assurance.
GSV Cup Elite 200
GSV Cup Elite 200 recognized AltSchool Africa as one of the world's most innovative EdTech startups. It highlights our practical education work.
About the degree
This degree prepares learners to build, manage, and secure the digital systems organizations depend on. It blends technical fluency with strategic business insight across infrastructure, cloud, networking, cybersecurity, data, and AI fundamentals. The curriculum is co-developed by AltSchool Africa and American Open University of Nigeria, with industry-delivered innovation courses designed around practical systems outcomes.
Credit and result driven
Co-developed curriculum
Industry-delivered innovation courses
Flexible session-based progress
Admission Requirements
Academic entry:
Applicants should have the required secondary school credits, including English Language and Mathematics, or relevant higher qualifications for direct-entry pathways.
Admission may be available into Years 1-4 depending on prior education, professional background, and credit eligibility.
Readiness for online learning:
Applicants should be able to learn in an ICT-enabled environment and commit regular time toward earning the required credits for graduation.
Application review:
Applicants may be asked to provide academic records, a short statement of purpose, and any supporting documents needed to confirm the right entry pathway.
Course Outline
The Information Technology degree develops infrastructure, systems, cloud, data, and security skills for modern organizations.
IT infrastructure, operating systems, networking, cloud computing, and database management.
Cybersecurity, risk management, ethical practices, and information governance.
Data science and AI fundamentals using practical analysis and visualization tools.
Financial technology concepts, digital payment infrastructure, and technology regulation.
IT strategy, project management, service management, and stakeholder delivery.
Applied projects that connect systems thinking to practical organizational outcomes.
Full curriculum
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Fields you can work in after graduation
Graduates can apply these skills across remote and onsite roles, depending on the team, employer, and career path they choose.
IT Support Specialist
Systems Administrator
Network Administrator
Cloud Support Engineer
DevOps Support Engineer
IT Project Coordinator
Database Administrator
Web Technology Specialist
Infrastructure Engineer
Technical Support Engineer
IT Consultant
Systems Analyst
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Career Outcome
Prepare for technical and strategic IT roles in technology-driven organizations.
Earn credits toward a NUC-accredited B.Sc. degree while building systems and infrastructure experience.
Qualify for roles such as IT Consultant, Cloud Support Associate, Cybersecurity Analyst, Data Analyst, FinTech Analyst, and IT Project Associate.
Develop the ability to implement secure, efficient, and user-centered IT solutions.
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Degree learners join an AltSchool community that has already helped thousands of learners build practical skills, graduate with confidence, and move into stronger career opportunities.
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