Overview

Focused on one of the fastest-growing job markets, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology bachelor’s degree completion program offers a program that fosters critical thinking as it demystifies critical technology. You’ll develop strengths in all aspects of IT with an experiential focus, acquiring valuable knowledge and hands-on skills.

Optional concentrations in Applications Development (including web programming, mobile programming and databases) and Cybersecurity (including network security, computer forensics and software vulnerabilities) will give you a grounding in high-demand professional tools to help launch or boost your career. You’ll also reinforce core business competencies such as project management, business communications, group dynamics, and organization skills, and your existing certifications such as A+, network certifications, or Project Management Professional may be applied toward course credits.

Careers

This degree program at Northeastern University is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in information technology and improve their aptitude for quantitative methods, programming, web and multimedia design, system and network administration, networking, and security.

Candidates for this program may be interested in pursuing a career in:

Computer network, systems, or database administrator
Information systems scientist or analyst
Web or multimedia designer
Networking or security specialist
Software developer or programmer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human-Computer Interaction
Operating Systems Concepts
Principles of Systems Analysis and Design
End-User Data Analysis Tools
Programming (Java)
Networking Foundations
Database Management Systems
Web and Mobile Development
IT Project Management
Information Security Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-11-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-29 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-07-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Data Science & Big Data Human Computer Interaction View 792 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application
Academic transcripts: official high school degree or completed attestation form or official GED or official associate degree showing degree conferral and date
Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended
Official foreign transcripts: must include English translation. We encourage you to submit a course-by-course evaluation of your diploma(s) and transcript(s)
Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language

Tuition Fee

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International

16230 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 541 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

16230 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 541 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

16230 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 541 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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