Why Information Technology?
We are offering optional concentrations: Applications Development (web programming, mobile programming, and databases) and Cybersecurity (network security, computer forensics, software vulnerabilities).
Reinforce core business skills like: project management, business communications, group dynamics, and organization skills.
Use your existing certification (i.e. A+, network certifications, PMP) and experiences against course credits.
Develop strengths in all aspects of information technology via a challenge-based learning approach with an experiential focus. Acquire knowledge, abilities, and hands-on skills that are valuable to employers in a market that is projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology provides a quality education that focuses on the skills and knowledge needed by a diverse group of students in order to promote career advancement and to pursue advanced degrees in information technology. The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology offers a program that fosters critical thinking and is teaching the most current information technology skills needed by local, national, and global employers.
You can choose from diverse concentrations with high industry demand that cover the critical technology areas of programming for traditional, Web, and mobile applications, and for networking, database, and information security.
What you'll study
General Requirements
University-Wide Requirement
Minimum 120 total semester hours required
Minimum 2.000 GPA required
Students must earn a minimum of 60 Northeastern University semester hours in order to receive a bachelor’s degree.
Note: Individual program requirements may exceed the above minima.
NUpath Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.
Foundation Courses
27 semester hours required
English
Complete one of the following two courses with corresponding labs:
Complete the following two courses with corresponding labs:
Management
Mathematics
Philosophy
Complete one of the following:
Major Requirements
48 semester hours required
Systems Analysis and Design
Complete two courses from the Applications Development Concentration list below
Complete two courses from the Systems Administration and Cybersecurity Concentration list below
Professionalism
Capstone
Professional Electives
Complete 15 semester hours in the following subject areas or a concentration listed below:
ALY, CET, GET, ITC,
Electives
Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours to reach 120 semester hours.
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:
This program requires successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours that meet the degree requirements.