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Bachelor of Information Technology and Library and Information Science

Simmons University

  • Boston, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Lets IT and cybersecurity students complete a BS in three years and an MS in library and information science in a fourth.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core concepts and methods in Information Technology and Library and Information Science (3+1) to practical and academic problems. Develop and demonstrate skills relevant to Three years of IT
  • cybersecurity (programming
  • databases
  • as reflected in the supplied curriculum summary. Use critical thinking
  • ethical judgment and effective communication in discipline-related projects.

Career outcomes

  • Libraries
  • cultural institutions
  • academia
  • IT consultant
  • network support specialist
  • security administrator
  • systems analyst
  • security engineer
  • web content manager

Curriculum

  • Three years of IT and cybersecurity (programming
  • databases
  • operating systems
  • networks
  • systems analysis
  • management
  • cybersecurity)
  • then 27 library and information science credits including LIS 407 and LIS 415. Students apply to LIS during the final undergraduate semester and are exempt from LIS 488 and other LIS technology requirements.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school completion with official transcripts reviewed holistically (test-optional)
  • English proof
  • undergraduate admission is for women-centered applicants (women
  • assigned female at birth
  • or non-binary applicants who belong to the community).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with official transcripts (first-year); 17+ college credits (transfer); age 24+ or a prior bachelor degree (Dix Scholar). Undergraduate admission is for applicants who identify as women, were assigned female at birth, or do not fit the gender binary and belong to the women community.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 83
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 55
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.

Other costs

Tuition per year$49,648 USD
Application fee$0 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBoston Main Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Sciences and Health Professions
DepartmentDepartment of Computer, Data, and Mathematical Sciences; School of Library and Information Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteThe source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    80 days left
  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.