Mission

The mission of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies is to provide quality, student-centered, educational programs which are convenient and affordable. All programs, both for credit and not for credit, are developed and offered in harmony with the overall mission of Bellarmine University.

School Highlights

The School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) offers both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Applied Information Technology.

Graduates of the bachelor's program can find careers in businesses as database administrators, business analysts, project managers, enterprise system programmers and analysts, and a variety of other specialties in information technology as well as move on to a master's degree in IT. Master's graduates gain experience with technical tools as well as in a collaborative learning environment where teamwork is essential. In addition, Master of Science students gain extensive project experiences incorporating oral, written, and presentation skills. Both programs are dedicated to teaching human skills – skills like leadership, communication and teamwork -- that are essential to conducting business today.

SCPS also offers a stimulating variety of non-credit courses designed to provide intellectual, cultural, personal enrichment, and professional development for lifelong learners.