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Program Description:

The BAS in Applied Business and Information Technology (ABIT) program offers a unique hybrid degree that emphasizes business, entrepreneurship, and technology skills. Upon completion of the ABIT program, many students apply for graduate programs, launch an entrepreneurial start-up, or accept employment in a small to large-sized company. The program can be completed in 4 years* (8 full-time semesters).

Students who have completed an associate degree can transfer to the upper division program and complete the ABIT BAS in 4 semesters and 60 credits, using a traditional 16-week semester format.

Apply Now Contact Program CoordinatorDr. Debasis Bhattacharya
Program Coordinator
(808) 984-3619
debasisb@hawaii.edu

Program Prerequisites:

Complete an associates degree in IT/ICS from an aligned community college (see articulation agreements below).

Industry Related Credentials:

Certain ABIT courses also help to prepare you to take the following industry certification exams:

Cost and time commitment:

  • $131 per lower division credit = $7,860 for the first 2 years in the 4 year program
  • $306 per upper division credit = $18,360 for the last 2 years of either the 4 year program or the final 2 years for the upper division transfer students.
  • 121 credits
  • 60 credits (if you are upper division transfer students)
  • Estimated program length: 4 years (based on 15-18 credits per semester)
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Recommended College Courses during High School:

The courses listed below are recommended for high school students to complete through a dual credit program such as Early College when in high school. These courses meet degree requirements for the HUH Maui College ABIT program.

General Academic Courses:

  • ENG 100 Composition I
    • *Prerequisite - “C” or better in ENG 22, OR Placement into ENG 100
  • Math 103 College Algebra
    • *Prerequisite - “C” or better in MATH 82, OR Placement into MATH 103 or higher AND “C” or better in ENG 22, OR Placement into ENG 100

Program Specific Courses:

  • ICS 101 Digital Tools for the Information World
    • *Prerequisite - None
  • ICS 110: Introduction to Computer Science I
    • *Prerequisite - None

*Prerequisites are courses or other background that must be completed PRIOR to enrollment. Prerequisites are REQUIRED for registration. Please contact program coordinator or advisor for information on placement into courses as there are multiple methods of placement per campus

National Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C):

  • Designation: CAE - Cyber Defense Research
    Sponsored by the National Security Agency (NSA), CAE-C designations are awarded to institutions that commit to producing cybersecurity professionals that will reduce vulnerabilities in our national infrastructure.

The University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC) has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense Education (CDE) through the academic year 2024 for the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Applied Business and Information Technology (ABIT) Degree.

The Center for Cybersecurity Education and Research (CCER) was established at the University of Hawaii Maui College in 2015, to provide the local community and students with cybersecurity education, training and guidance. The mission of CCER is to provide cybersecurity guidance, training and workforce development activities to the local community, K-12 students and teachers, as well as students enrolled at UHMC.

Transfer Agreements (Articulation)*:

Articulation agreements are in place for students who complete the IT/ICS programs at the following UH Community College programs INTO the UH Maui College ABIT Bachelors Program:

  • Leeward CC
  • Honolulu CC
  • Kapi‘olani CC
  • Hawai‘i CC

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