Bachelor of Science in Information Technology — Oakland
Northeastern University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology builds your strengths in all aspects of IT with a challenge-based, experience-focused degree program. You’ll gain in-demand knowledge and hands-on skills that industry employers require as they fill more than 377,000 new jobs projected annually through 2029.
The STEM-designated program reinforces core business skills, including project management, communications, organization, and group dynamics.
This program is also available in an online format.
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Overview
Northeastern’s Bachelor’s of Science in Information Technology is designed for students who are seeking to pursue a career in the fast-growing field of information technology. With a program that fosters critical thinking while demystifying critical technology, you will improve your aptitude for quantitative methods, programming, web and multimedia design, system and network administration, networking, and security.
With targeted coursework you’ll develop strengths in all aspects of IT with an experiential focus, building valuable knowledge and hands-on skills. You also have the option to further focus your studies through several professionally minded degree concentrations.
Through the coursework you’ll also reinforce core business competencies such as project management, business communications, group dynamics, and organization skills. Your existing certifications such as A+, network certifications, or Project Management Professional may be applied toward course credits.
Program objectives
- Reinforce core business skills like project management, business communications, group dynamics, and organization skills.
- 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 fast growing job market.
Unique Features
- Study in a hybrid format that combines online and on-campus learning—providing the flexibility you need to study when and where it’s convenient for you.
- Participate in real-world, hands-on learning projects that ensure you gain the professional experience employers are looking for.
- Learn from faculty experts with extensive experience in their fields—bringing you practical skills that advance your career.
- Use your existing certifications, including A+, network certifications, PMP, and past experience toward course credits.
Concentrations
Optional concentrations offer you added skills and professional tools for success in your chosen path.
Analytics: Take courses in probability theory and statistics, programming, data visualization, SQL, advanced techniques in data mining and statistics for data analytics, and more.
Applications development: Take courses in web and mobile programming, algorithms, SQL, data warehousing, web design, software engineering and security, and more.
Computer science: Take foundational and advanced coursework in algorithms, object-oriented design, and software development.
Systems administration and cybersecurity: Take courses in network security, database administration, computer forensics, software engineering, and more.
Check Out Your Career Prospects
Beginning your journey with us is a big decision. But it's a smart one. Your field is evolving rapidly. That's why we're constantly innovating our programs to anticipate your industry's needs. So, no matter where your field goes, you can lead the way.
Average Salary, IT Project Manager
Average Salary, Senior Database Administrator
Program Curriculum
Enrolled students should reference the academic catalog for current program requirements.
Our Faculty
"The demand for Information Technology talent continues to increase and this trend will only grow over time. Our program provides hands-on experience in the tools that employers expect. But even more importantly, our program fosters the critical thinking skills that help make sure our students will be able to handle future skills and tools that our profession hasn’t yet invented. We help students develop the communication and teamwork skills that IT professionals use to understand business needs and work with a variety of users to create highly effective solutions."
- Lynda Hodgson, Lead Faculty
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Darin Detwiler
Dr. Darin Detwiler, LP.D., M.A.Ed., brings many years of military, writing, policy, and instructional experienceFull bio -
Kristen Lee
Behavioral Science educator, clinician, author, comedian, and activist devoted to leveraging human potential, particularly for marginalized and underserved populations.Full bio
Cost and Tuition
Cost per Credit
Application Deadlines
The Fall 2025 application deadline for domestic applicants has been extended to August 27, 2025.
The deadlines below are recommended; however, admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis and applications submitted after these deadlines will still be considered for the upcoming term.
The domestic deadlines below allow time for those transferring credits. More details.
Domestic Application Deadlines
International Application Deadlines*
*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.
Accelerated Master's Program
The PlusOne Accelerated Master’s Program provides motivated students with the opportunity to start earning their master’s degree while pursuing their undergraduate education.
Scholarships and Tuition Discounts
Northeastern University is proud to offer up to a 50% tuition scholarship to students enrolling in our Oakland-based bachelor’s completion programs for fall 2025 or spring 2026. This initiative is designed to bring Northeastern’s high-quality, career-relevant model of higher education to adult learners in California with scheduling flexibility at a more accessible tuition rate.
Eligible online programs include:
Advanced Manufacturing, Analytics, Digital Communication and Media, Finance and Accounting Management, Information Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies, Management, Project Management, Psychology
This Oakland-based opportunity is built for working adults and California residents who are ready to finish what they started. Students benefit from the flexibility of online courses and the support of a world-class university.
Scholarship Eligibility
Students with 60 or more college credits or an associate degree
California residents who have earned at least 60 college credits or completed an associate degree are eligible to receive a 50% tuition scholarship, evenly distributed across their remaining terms of study.
Students with fewer than 60 college credits
California residents with some college credit, but fewer than 60 credits, may qualify for up to a 50% tuition scholarship. This will be distributed across the full duration of their enrollment in one of the eligible bachelor’s completion programs.
Affordability Example
Tuition for the 2025–2026 academic year is $560 per credit ($808 for select lab courses). Total program tuition for a student entering the bachelor’s completion program with 60 credits remaining is normally around $33,600
With the 50% tuition scholarship, eligible California residents can reduce tuition costs to approximately $16,800. This estimate is before applying any additional financial aid, such as federal grants or loans. (Note: tuition rates are subject to annual change.)
This scholarship makes it significantly more affordable to complete your bachelor’s degree at a top-ranked research university, with the flexibility of fully online learning and optional in-person experiences.
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