Fast-Track Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Rapid changes in information technology (IT) are forcing corporations to reconsider what it takes to sustain competitive advantage. Northeastern is dedicated to educating the next generation of IT leaders who can apply information technology to fuel innovation and solve business problems. The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology emphasizes the combination of outstanding technical skills, communication and leadership skills, and specialization in essential IT domains needed to grow your career.
The Fast-Track 18-month Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree completion program is designed for students who have completed an associate degree and want to finish their bachelor's degree. Students who have an AS degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Systems (IS), or Business are well suited for this major. The program does not require an associate degree in a technology-related area.
On-Campus Format
The Fast-Track 18-month Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is an On-Campus format program, designed to fit your lifestyle and your higher educational goals. This format combines online and in-class time, providing the convenience of online learning as well as the opportunity to interact in person with instructors and fellow students.
Classes meet one week night per week and every other Saturday, and participants complete all coursework with the same group of students.
Additionally, tuition for the On-Campus Fast-Track programs includes all textbooks, materials, and meals—dinner is provided during on-campus weeknight classes and breakfast and lunch during on-campus Saturday classes.
Curriculum
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Writing for the Professions |
6 q.h. |
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Technology and Information Fluency |
6 q.h. |
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Technology and Information Fluency Practicum |
2 q.h. |
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| Quarter 2 |
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Basic Financial Analysis for Managers |
6 q.h. |
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IT Strategy, Management, and Policy |
6 q.h. |
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Practicum |
2 q.h. |
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| Quarter 3 |
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Leveraging Database Technologies |
6 q.h. |
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Database Practicum |
2 q.h. |
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Object-Oriented Programming |
6 q.h. |
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| Quarter 4 |
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Statistics and Business Decision Models |
6 q.h. |
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Information Technology Legal Issues and Risk Management |
6 q.h. |
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| Quarter 5 |
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Information Systems Design and Development |
6 q.h. |
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Network Concepts and Applications |
6 q.h. |
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Network Security Lab |
2 q.h. |
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| Quarter 6 |
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Electronic Commerce and Web Services |
6 q.h. |
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Intercultural Communications |
3 q.h. |
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Final Project |
3 q.h. |
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| Total |
80 q.h. |
For descriptions of the courses listed above, visit http://www.cps.neu.edu/courses/fasttrackit.
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