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Bachelor of Computer Information Technology

California State University, Northridge

Northridge, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Hands-on residential programme combining computing and problem-solving for information systems careers.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Computer Information Technology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Courses include project management
System analysis and design. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Computer systems analysis
Program analysis
Database administration
Applications programming
Applications software engineering
Database engineering
Network systems analysis

Curriculum

Courses include project management
System analysis and design
Database development
Computer hardware
Programming
Network administration
Internet programming
Mobile application development and UNIX system administration. A game design development concentration is offered
With a free gaming certificate worth three transferable credits.

Entry requirements

Academic

Freshmen: secondary-school completion with official transcripts and English translations
Transfer: college work with 2.0 GPA and required basic-skills courses
Affidavit of Financial Support with bank statement and passport copy
Additional academic criteria: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average)
CSUN converts international GPAs. Transfer: 2.0 overall.

Accepted academic background

Freshmen: secondary-school completion with official transcripts and English translations, transfer: college work with 2.0 GPA and required basic-skills courses, Affidavit of Financial Support with bank statement and passport copy

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 61 (3.5 on new scale)
PTE Academic 50
Duolingo 95

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Statement

How to apply

Review the Computer Information Technology admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,632 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Northridge
Faculty or school	College of Engineering and Computer Science
Department	Computer Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	124
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Potential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Computer Information Technology. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.