Why Information Technology?
Hone your technical skills and enhance your career prospects with the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. This program provides students with the opportunity to develop strengths in all aspects of information technology.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program provides students with the opportunity to develop strengths in the analysis, applied design, development, implementation, and management of information technology systems.
Courses cover the critical technology areas of programming for traditional, Web, and mobile applications, and for networking, database, and information security. This provides the breadth of knowledge needed to develop, maintain, and support modern applications. In addition, the curriculum includes courses focused on key business areas needed to integrate and manage technology and technology projects in the workplace.
Graduates of the IT program at the College of Professional Studies acquire knowledge, abilities, and hands-on skills that are valuable to employers. Students may focus on skills used in the professional areas of web and mobile applications development and database systems, or cyber security and network administration through our concentration options.
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What you'll study
General Requirements
University-Wide Requirement
Minimum 2.000 GPA required
Students must earn a minimum of 60 Northeastern University semester hours in order to receive a bachelor's degree.
NUpath Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.
Foundation Courses
21 semester hours required
Information Technology
Management
Mathematics
Philosophy
Major Courses
42 semester hours required
Systems Analysis and Design
Programming
Complete one of the following:
Networking
Complete one of the following:
Human-Computer Interaction
Complete one of the following:
Database
Complete one of the following:
Web and Mobile Applications
Complete one of the following:
Professionalism
Capstone
Professional Electives
Complete 15 semester hours in the following subject areas or a track listed below:
ITC, CET
Electives
Open electives to meet minimum credit requirements for the degree.
Optional Concentrations
Note: Please consult with your advisor
Complete five courses from the following that have not been taken to fulfill major requirements:
Note: Please consult with your advisor.
Complete five courses from the following that have not been taken to fulfill major requirements: