Information Technology, B.S.

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

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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.

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:

CSC 2710 - Analysis of Algorithms Credits: 4
ENT 2300 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship Credits: 4
LDR 2440 - Leading Teams Credits: 4
MGT 1150 - Technology Skills for Business Credits: 4
MTH 1015 - Applied Precalculus Credits: 4
MTH 1111 - Basic Statistics Credits: 4
MTH 1314 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 4
CSC 2821: Data Structures in Python 4 Credits

ITS 2001: Technical Communication 4 credits

ITS 2002: Principles of Management 4 credits

ITS 3003: Human-Computer Interaction 4 credits

ITS 3310: Operating System Concepts 4 credits

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: