Design Your Career for the Ever-Expanding Digital and Data Frontier
The demand for networking and information systems experts has never been higher across many industries. Organizations invest significantly to ensure their communications and data infrastructure is secure, stable, efficient and accessible.
Whether you want to manage data, improve systems, create entertainment content, produce digital media in journalism or develop new proprietary software, you can find rewarding career opportunities after completing one of our online or on campus informatics programs. We live in a networked world of information, users and systems that pave the way for desirable jobs for information networking professionals.
Online and On Campus Degrees That Keep You Up to Code and Connected
Our advanced programs offer a bachelor of arts and bachelor of science in information networking and telecommunication, with several concentrations and emphasis options and three graduate degrees. We also provide a bachelor of general studies with a concentration in information networking and telecommunications, a variety of minors and certificate programs.
Here at Fort Hays State University, we believe in preparing you for all that’s ahead in the world of technology and the path of advancement that you will be walking down. Our innovative approach to real-world, hands-on education, coupled with an array of degrees, will launch you into the next phase of your future and your career.
After graduating, you will be qualified for and relied upon in your first job or post-graduate work to ensure the quality of networks, the customization of pertinent software, the production of digital media with journalistic integrity and the development of new programs and applications.
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Information Networking and Telecommunications, including the following concentrations:
- Computer Networking and Telecommunications (Online/On Campus)
- Cybersecurity (Online/On Campus)
- Digital Media Production and Journalism (On Campus)
- Health Informatics (Online/On Campus)
- Information Systems (Online/On Campus)
- Web and Mobile Application Development (Online/On Campus)
- Bachelor of General Studies with a concentration in:
- Information Networking and Telecommunications (Online/On Campus)
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Management Information Systems (Online/On Campus)
- MBA in Management Information Systems (Online/On Campus)
- MLS in Management Information Systems (Online)
- MPS in Computer Networking and Telecommunications (Online/On Campus)
- MPS in Information Assurance Management (Online/On Campus)
- MPS in Management Information Systems (Online/On Campus)
- MPS in Cyber Security (Online/On Campus)
- MPS in Web Development (Online/On Campus)
- MPS in Digital Cinema Studies (On Campus)
- Minor in Computer Networking (Online/On Campus)
- Minor in Web Development (Online/On Campus)
- Minor in Media Production (Online/On Campus)
- Minor in Management Information Systems (Online/On Campus)
Certificate Programs in Informatics
A certificate adds value to your degree by building your knowledge and experience in a particular subject, providing you with an edge in the workplace and allowing you to explore your passions within the field. Certificate programs in Informatics are available on campus or online.
- Applied Data Analytics
- Audio Production
- Business Information Systems
- Business Foundations for IT
- Front-End Web Development Certificate
- Full Stack Web Development Certificate
- Internetworking
- Management Information Systems
Our curriculum is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Preparation for Professional Certifications
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Avid Media Composer
- Avid Pro Tools