Information Technology

• 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.

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 programming: Take courses in probability theory and statistics, programming, data structures, advanced application development, network security, and more.

Systems administration and cybersecurity: Take courses in network security, database administration, computer forensics, software engineering, and more.

There are several transfer credit opportunities for students entering the BS in IT program:

• Accredited institutions: Students can transfer previously earned credits (up to 60) from a regionally accredited institution such as a community college.
• Year Up: Receive credits toward the BS in IT program for your Year Up experience.
• Merit America: Receive transfer credits for your Merit America IT Support and Java Development education program experience that apply toward the BS in IT program.

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.

• Online application

• Statement of purpose (500–1000 words): Identify your educational goals and expectations of the program. Please be aware that Northeastern University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose.

• Professional resumé

• Unofficial undergraduate transcripts; official transcripts required at the time of admission

  • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)

• Two letters of recommendation from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities such as a faculty member, colleague, or mentor, preferably one from your current employer

• English language proficiency proof. Students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:

  • Official associate or bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S., stating degree conferral and date

  • TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, or NU Global Exam scores