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
- Use your existing certification (i.e. A+, network certifications, PMP) and professional experience to earn course credits.
- Begin networking by building contacts from Northeastern’s extensive global alumni community.
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.
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.
Median annual wage for computer and information technology occupations in May 2023
Median annual wage for Computer Network Architects in May 2023
Program Curriculum
For details on required courses, concentrations, and electives, please consult the current academic catalog.
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
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.
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The PlusOne Accelerated Master’s Program provides motivated students with the opportunity to start earning their master’s degree while pursuing their undergraduate education.
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