Welcome to the Technology and Applied Computing Program!
Previously known as the Information Technology Program (ITP), the Technology and Applied Computing Program (TAC) is an academic program in the School of Advanced Computing, which falls within the Viterbi School of Engineering, whose mission is to provide any and all students, faculty, and staff with high-quality instruction in Applied Technology and Computing. In addition to practical, hands-on curriculum, students will engage in theroetical discussions of current trends, applications, and developments in Technology and Computing.
New Minors/Specializations
Check out our newest programs available for the 2024-2025 year.
This program covers the intersection of applied cyber technologies, regulation, and strategic operating within a business’s needs, placing students at the heart of building robust security methodologies and frameworks that allow security processes and systems to flourish. Cyber Governance at TAC prepares students for a career in Cybersecurity consulting.
New Courses
Learn more about some of the newest available courses TAC has to offer!
ITP-124:
"How Not to Get Hacked: Introduction to Personal Security"
Gateway course to Cyber Governance Specialization
ITP-124 provides an overview of personal device protection, from laptops to smartphones to internet-connected devices, including strategies to better protect your personal devices, web browsers, and personal messages. Learn about personal security and gain insights on how to detect and defend yourself against potential social engineering attacks.
ITP-180:
"Video Game Production"
Video Game Production Minor
ITP-259:
"Basics of Artificial Intelligence"
Artificial Intelligence Applications Minor
Recent News
#NSBE50 – ITP @ NSBE 2024
#NSBE50 – ITP@NSBE 2024ITP sent students to Atlanta, Georgia to attend the 50th NSBE Annual ConventionThe National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is one of the largest student-governed organizations based in the United States. NSBE, founded in 1975, supports and promotes the aspirations of collegiate and pre-collegiate students and technical professionals in engineering and technology. This year, NSBE celebrates its
Spring 2024 ITP Awards
Spring 2024 ITP Faculty, Staff and Student AwardsEric Perez | May 2, 2024This year the USC Viterbi Information Technology Program continues with its tradition of recognizing outstanding faculty, staff, and course teaching assistants. Sanjay MadhavITP Associate Director’s Award for ServiceGregg IbbotsonITP Associate Director’s Award for TeachingEmily MillardITP Associate Director’s Award for Part-Time TeachingKristof Aldenderfer ITP Director’s Award for FacultyEric PerezITP Directors
SAP @ ITP: SAP Senior Vice President Karina Edmonds and SAP Engineering Manager Ralf Geiser Visit ITP
Karina Edmonds introducing herself to ITP students/staff and facultyITP has been working closely SAP for over a decade, collaborating to ensure that our Enterprise Information Systems curriculum is most up-to-date, and to help make sure that ITP students are getting the most industry relevant skills when it comes to Enterprise Resource Planning. On Monday, October 2, 2023, SAP Senior Vice
Scholarships: ITP Supports 9 Students at the 2023 CMD-IT/ACM Richard Tapia Celebration
In a world that’s constantly evolving, diversity and inclusivity in tech are becoming increasingly more important in our world. The 2023 CMD-IT/ACM Richard Tapia Celebration, held in Dallas Texas from September 13th to September 15th, is a gathering focused on celebrating diversity in computing.This event provides students, faculty, and other academic and non-academic professionals from various backgrounds within the computing
ITP’s new AI Applications minor
The Information Technology Program at the Viterbi School of Engineering launched a new minor in artificial intelligence application to reflect a rapidly changing AI industry. The minor opened to all students at the start of the Fall 2022 semester. [Read more]
2022 ITP Awards
This year ITP wanted to highlight the hard-working faculty, staff, and students in recognition of their efforts to embody ITP’s vision of providing technology for all. [Read more]
