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Nov 18, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Information Technology, B.S.
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Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 124
Minimum cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0
Minimum number of credits to complete the major: 68
School: School of Engineering and Computational Sciences
Department: Computer and Data Sciences
Learn more about the program
Merrimack College’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program provides students with industry skills in system administration, data and information management, system analysis and design, networks and security, web and mobile development, and project management. The curriculum emphasizes flexibility and mobility through heavy emphasis on practical application, experiential learning, and professional development while students learn to manage, build, deploy, and maintain network and data system solutions.
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Major Requirements
Satisfying the requirements for the major in Computer Science includes completing a minimum of seventeen courses (68 credits) in the major and related courses. Students must take eight core courses, four depth electives, four breadth electives, and one required capstone course, as outlined below.
Core Courses
Complete the following eight required core courses:
- CSC 1611 - Problem Solving with Python Credits: 4
ITS 1001: Introduction to Information Technology 4 credits
ITS 2010: Database Management Systems 4 credits
ITS 2020: Introduction to Computer Networks 4 credits
ITS 2040: Web Solutions Integration & Management 4 credits
ITS 2030: Information Security Principles 4 credits
ITS 3030: IT Project Management 4 credits
ITS 3020: Software Product Development 4 credits
Depth Electives
These electives provide additional skills and knowledge that are essential but allow some flexibility based on student interests.
Choose four courses (16 credits) from the following:
Breadth Electives
These electives allow students to specialize in specific areas within Information Technology.
Choose four courses (16 credits) from the following:
- HUM 1100 - Life, Meaning, and Work Credits: 4
- LDR 1010 - Foundations in Leadership Credits: 4
- MGT 3110 - Operations Management Credits: 4
ITS 2300: Web & Mobile App Development 4 credits
ITS 3210: Cloud Computing 4 credits
ITS 3220: Advanced Wireless Network Security 4 credits
ITS 2230: Systems Analysis and Design 4 credits
ITS 3240: Data Warehousing and Mining 4 credits
ITS 2250: IT Ethics and Law 4 credits
ITS 3260: Introduction to Data Science 4 credits
ITS 2270: Internet of Things 4 credits
ITS 2280: Introduction to Cybersecurity 4 credits
ITS 3290: Digital Marketing 4 credits
ITS 2311: E-commerce Systems 4 credits
Required Capstone Course
The capstone project spans the entire fourth year and involves working on a real-world IT project, allowing students to apply the knowledge and skills they’ve acquired throughout the program.
Complete the following required capstone course:
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