Overview

Northeastern University’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.

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human-Computer Interaction
Operating Systems Concepts
End-User Data Analysis Tools
Programming (Java)
Networking Foundations
Database Management Systems
Web and Mobile Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-27 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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135

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106

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IELTS

7.5

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16800 USD / year

≈ 16800 USD / year
Out-of-State

16800 USD / year

≈ 16800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16800 USD / year

≈ 16800 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Program objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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