Florida Institute of Technology–Florida Tech University Online

by TBS Staff

July 15, 2021 • 3 min read

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Highlights

Six start dates each year
No campus visits required
Offers credit for military training
Alumni network of 60,000 worldwide
Eight-week terms
Some competency-based learning

Overview

Florida Institute of Technology – Florida Tech University Online prepares students for the global workforce, service to their communities as well as higher education. Founded in 1958, FIT is an innovative leader in a host of disciplines, including business, cybersecurity, information technology, and aviation management. Its programs – taught by world-class researchers, international scholars and top-notch educators – encourage intellectual curiosity. Through Florida Tech University Online, students have access to online programs that combine the academic rigor and prestige of Florida Tech. Online students receive individualized attention through video, discussion boards, email and chat rooms. With asynchronous classes, students can complete their coursework while fulfilling family and work commitments.

Florida Institute of Technology Recognized as an Online College Leader

TBS has recognized Florida Tech as a leader of online education in the areas of business & management, computers & technology, and nursing & healthcare for having numerous ranking online programs, offered by the Nathan M. Bisk College of Business and Department of Computer Engineering and Sciences.

Nathan M. Bisk College of Business

The Nathan M. Bisk College of Business at Florida Institute of Technology, offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs for both entry-level students seeking to enter business professions, as well as seasoned professionals seeking to advance through education. Students may pursue topics including business administration, accounting, management information systems, accounting, finance, and sport management. Students in the college benefit from professional experience opportunities, curricula that blend theory and practice, online degree options, and access to centers, such as the Center for Ethics and Leadership. The Bisk College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Through Florida Tech Online, offers online degree programs featured in the following rankings:

Department of Computer Engineering and Sciences

Department of Computer Engineering and Sciences, one of six departments in the Florida institute of Technology College of Engineering and Sciences, offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in technological fields of study. Students may pursue programs in topics such as computer information systems, computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering, and systems engineering. The department serves the diverse needs of traditional and non-traditional students through professional experience opportunities, access to labs and research centers, and online degree programs. The College of Engineering and Science offers programs accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

The Department of Computer Engineering and Sciences offers online degree programs featured in the following rankings:

Florida Institute of Technology’s Accreditation, Approvals, Tuition & Admissions Info

Accreditation

Florida Institute of Technology is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Tuition

Undergraduate=$510; Graduate=$777-$896

Admissions and Transfer Info

Florida Institute of Technology’s admission prerequisites and application requirements vary by program.

Undergraduate applicants must submit official high school transcripts or GED documentation as well as official transcripts from regionally accredited colleges and universities, if applicable.

Applicants also must submit official records from GED college-level exams, Advanced Placement exams, USAFI exams and Regents Standardized Examinations, if applicable.

FIT automatically evaluates credit hours from regionally accredited schools for transfer hours.

Graduate applicants must request official transcripts. GRE or GMAT scores are not required.

School Profile

Accreditation: Regional (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges)
Region: Southeast
Retention Rate: 80%
Requires SAT or ACT: Neither
Public/Private: Private Nonprofit
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Graduation Rate: 60%
Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergrad: $510 / $510
Grad: $777 to $896 / $777 to $896
Address: 150 W. University Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901 USA