Information Technology

Our students perfectly blend information technology with computer science, management and communications, able to solve complex computing problems and communicate the results.

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Technology is constantly developing and evolving, presenting new challenges and opportunities

Through hands-on class projects you'll learn vital skills — like modern programming languages, database management and web applications — and hone your quantitative skills. Within the Information Technology major you'll have the opportunity to choose the Business track, the Simmons University Center for Cybersecurity Academic Excellence track, or the Health Informatics track.

As an information technologist, you'll determine user needs and develop, manage, and support technology-based solutions. Our students are well prepared for careers as web developers, web administrators, IT consultants, network supporters, system integrators, system analysts and application developers.

A major in Information Technology requires the following courses:

Major Requirements

CS110 Foundations of Information Technology 4
CS112 Introduction to Computer Science 4
CS221 Database Management Systems 4
CS227 Computer Networks 4
CS245 Computing Systems 4
CS321 Web-Centric Programming 4
CS327 Cybersecurity 4
CS343 Systems Analysis & Design 4
OR
LIS486 Systems Analysis in Information Services 3
STAT118 Introductory Statistics 4
OR
STAT227 Intermediate Statistics: Design & Analysis 4
OR
STAT229 Regression Models 4
BUS221 Project Management 4
BUS234 Organizational Communication & Behavior 4
In addition, students must select and complete coursework for one of the following tracks:

Requirements List

CS110 Foundations of Information Technology 4
CS112 Introduction to Computer Science 4
CS227 Computer Networks 4
CS245 Computing Systems 4
CS327 Cybersecurity 4

You'll work with a faculty advisor to tailor your program to your interests and career goals. The Computer Science and Informatics Program offers many closely-related programs — such as web design & development and computer science — as well as the 3+1 Computer Science/M.S. in Library and Information Science.

Spotlight on Information Technology Students and Alums

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Students working in the archives.

Simmons Students Revive Boston’s Lost West End

In Fall 2019, a group of 11 Simmons undergraduate students began researching the lost West End. Supported by a “Humanities Research for the Public Good” grant from the Council of Independent Colleges, the students created a series of exhibits, including one for the West End Museum, one on Simmons’ campus, and a digital exhibit.