College of Technology
Hands-On Learning from Industry Experts
Why the College of Technology?
At Davenport we offer hands-on learning to get the job you want. Technology careers are some of the fastest growing, and highest paying jobs in today's work environment. Davenport University's programs incorporate many features including;
- Prior certification course credit, transfer course credit and prior learning assessment that help you accelerate your time to degree completion.
- Being designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) & Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).
- Receiving designation from Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) in 2015 as a Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (CDFAE), one of thirteen institutions nationally.
Take a look at our undergraduate and graduate programs in technology including our new BS in Computer Information Systems Co-Op and our new MS in Computer Science.
Prospective Students
Undergraduate
Whether you are a student right out of high school or an adult looking for your first degree, Davenport University offers many options in our undergraduate, technology degree programs.
Choose your Bachelor degree program.
- Computer Science (BS)
- Computer Information Systems (BS)
- Cyber Defense (BS)
- Digital Forensics (BS)
- Network Management & Security (BS)
- Technology Project Management (BS)
Choose your Associate degree program.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Graduate
If you have just completed your bachelor's degree or want to further your career, our graduate degree programs will help you get to where you want to be.
Choose your Graduate program.
- Computer Science (MS)
- Data Analytics (MS)
- Information Assurance and Cyber Security (MS)
- Technology Management (MS)
Graduate Certificate
Please take some time to view the following videos about our College of Technology programs.
Global Campus
Most of our technology programs offer classes that can be taken online and some degrees can be achieved completely in an online format.
Choose your online Undergraduate program.
- Computer Science (BS)
- Computer Information Systems (BS)
- Cyber Defense (BS)
- Technology Project Management (BS)
Or your online Graduate program.
Open House
October 29 | 4 - 7 pm
Come and see what Davenport has to offer - and help yourself to pizza, punch and refreshments.
Davenport University would like to welcome anyone that is interested in learning more about careers in technology. The College of Technology is hosting the event but there will also be representatives from Advising and Admissions to answer all of your questions along with businesses and organizations needing technology employees and interns.
Got Questions?
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Center for Academic Excellence
Davenport University has been designated as a Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance & Cyber Defense
Information Security and Assurance Center
Davenport University and the College of Technology are committed to improving the practice of protecting information
Certifications
There are many opportunities to gain certifications to enhance your marketability. In addition, some certifications you already have may qualify for course credit.
Scholarships
Worried about the cost of tuition? There are plenty of scholarships that you may qualify for.
Registered Student Organizations
Getting involved on campus is easy. Contact Student Services for information.
Software Resources
Davenport offers an opportunity for students to obtain software programs at a substantial discount...and some are even FREE!
Davenport News & Events
Creating Opportunities
Aaron House, ’16, doesn’t take the generosity of others for granted. That is why after years of having amazing opportunities and supportive mentors in the IT field, he created a scholarship at Davenport University geared at helping underserved populations obtain jobs in technology. For House, investing in a scholarship means more than helping students pay for their education. It opens doors.
Upsilon Pi Epsilon Induction Ceremony
Davenport's Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) honor society inducted its newest members last week. UPE is an honor society that recognizes academic excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the Computing and Information Disciplines. Click the link to learn more about this opportunity.
Infiltrating the Department of Defense: Davenport alumnus builds computer science career
You need national clearance to know what alumnus Andrew Cranmer, 2015, is working on for the Department of Defense in South Carolina. Many of his duties are classified due to national security. “Basically, if a project comes up that needs a computer scientist who has skills in machine learning, computer vision, biometric security or similar areas, I can be pulled into the project,” he said.
Business Professionals of America (BPA) competition
BPA is not just for business students. This organization showcases competitions from technology fields as well. Our technology students perform with excellence in competition, showing off their talents and knowledge. In this year's National competition in Florida, our technology students swept all 3 places in C++ and C# Programming!
Bytes Computer Camp
Our 9th - 12th graders enjoyed their time at the Bytes computer camp. Students participated in events such as 3D computer modeling, programming, Robotics demonstration and cyber security. If you missed your chance this year, join us next year.
DECA Team Excels at State Competition
Keeping their winning streak strong, the W.A. Lettinga DECA team took home six first-place, three second-place, and one third-place award along with eight finalist medals at state competition in Grand Rapids last weekend!
Davenport’s commitment to real-world, hands-on learning and the DU Excellence System competencies helped the team create and present viable solutions in case studies and role plays that impressed the judges and helped them shut out 200 strong competitors.
Wayne County Community College District Partners with Davenport University
Wayne County Community College District has partnered with Davenport University to include Davenport in the University Center at the district's Western Campus in Belleville.
As part of the agreement, students who earn their associate degrees at the community college will be able to transfer their credits to a bachelor’s degree program at Davenport and continue their studies at the same location.
Davenport and the partnership with the Defense Cyber Crime Center
Davenport University was recently selected as one of only eleven schools across the nation who meet the requirements for designation by the Defense Cyber Crime Center Academic Cyber Curriculum Alliance as a National Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (CDFAE). CDFAE designates academia to a digital forensic education standard based upon knowledge, skills, and abilities used in the field. Mark McKinnon, digital forensics faculty, will serve as the partnership program manager between Davenport University and the DC3. Mr. McKinnon is a certified computer examiner and certified forensic analyst.
How Michigan can become a leader in cybersecurity education?
The Department of Homeland Security projects that by 2020 there will be a shortfall of 1.5 million jobs in the field of cybersecurity. The truth is that Michigan like most other states is falling behind in producing high school graduates with an interest and skill set in the field.
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Faculty Members
Lonnie Decker, Ph.D., CCNA
Department Chair for Networking, Cyber Defense and MSIA.
Lonnie.Decker@davenport.edu
Gabriela Ziegler, DM-IST
Department Chair for Computer Science, MSCS and MSTM
Gabriela.Ziegler@davenport.edu
Jim Veneziano
Associate Department Chair in Computer Information Systems.
James.Veneziano@davenport.edu
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