Earn Your Online Degree in IT with a Business Minor
Gain fundamental knowledge of information technology, management concepts and business practices with UMass Lowell's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology: Business Minor. This part-time degree program is available entirely online or as a mix of online and on-campus courses. The need for professionals with a strong information technology background is growing as businesses, governments, schools, and other organizations seek new applications for computers, networks and mobile devices within the work environment.
The online degree in IT with a Business minor option presents an ideal opportunity for IT students who plan to pursue a MBA upon completion of their bachelor's degree.
Career Outlook
"Employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 13% from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations."

One Success Leads to Another
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Curriculum Outline
- 40 Courses / 120cr
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University Core Curriculum Requirements (12 Courses / 36-38cr)
UMass Lowell's Breadth of Knowledge required courses are designed to provide students with a foundation that prepares them for continued work within their major and minor fields, as well as endowing them with intellectual habits that will enable them to become lifelong learners. For a list of approved Breadth of Knowledge courses, visit UMass Lowell's core curriculum website.
- ENGL.1010 College Writing I (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- ENGL.1020 College Writing II (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- ----.---- Arts & Humanities Course (AH) (3cr)
- ----.---- Arts & Humanities Course (AH) (3cr)
- ----.---- Arts & Humanities Course (AH) (3cr)
- ECON.2010 Principles of Microeconomics (SS) (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- ----.---- Social Sciences Course (SS) (3cr)
- ----.---- Social Sciences Course (SS) (3cr)
- MATH.2830 Introduction to Statistics (Math) (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- ----.---- Science with Lab (SCL) (3cr) or (3cr+1cr)
- ----.---- Science with Lab (SCL) (3cr) or (3cr+1cr)
- ----.---- STEM Perspective Course*
*INFO.1600 may be used to fulfill this STEM requirement.
Information Technology Degree Requirements (8-9 Courses / 27cr)
- INFO.4600 Computer Ethics (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- ENGL.2240 Business Writing (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- ENGL.2260 Scientific and Technical Communication (3cr)
- ECON.2020 Principles of Macroeconomics (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- MATH.1200 Precalculus Mathematics I (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- MATH.2190 Discrete Structures I (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.3850 Introduction to Information Security (3cr)
- INFO.2110 Introduction to Programming W/C I (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.2670 C Programming ** (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.4800 Project-Based Information Systems (6cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.4770 Project Based Information Systems - Part I (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.4780 Project Based Information Systems - Part II (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
** Note: Students cannot get credit for both INFO.2670 and the INFO.2110/INFO.2120 sequence; INFO.2120 can be counted as an Information Technology Elective if INFO.2110 is also taken.
Information Technology Electives (10 Courses / 30cr)
Choose 10 Information Technology Electives from any computer courses with a prefix of INFO.xxxx, COMP.xxxx or up to 2 MSIT.xxxx courses with instructor permission. The following is a partial list of approved INFO.xxxx courses that may be used towards this requirement. Call our advisors at 1-800-480-3190 for assistance with choosing alternative electives.
- INFO.2030 Introduction to Programming with Python (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.2200 Visual Basic (3cr)
- INFO.2250 Survey of Programming Languages (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.2260 Intro to Blockchain Technology and Applications (3cr)
- INFO.2310 Graphics for Multimedia and the World Wide Web (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.2380 Website Development (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.2470 Web Authoring (3cr)
- INFO.2480 Website Database Implementation (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.2500 E-Commerce (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.2680 C++ Programming (3cr)
- INFO.2710 C# Programming (3cr)
- INFO.2820 Python Programming (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.2910 Introduction to HTML (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.2970 Introduction to Java Programming (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.3010 JAVA Programming (3cr)
- INFO.3020 JavaScript (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.3030 Advanced Java Programming (3cr)
- INFO.3050 Survey of Perl/Python/PHP (3cr)
- INFO.3060 Introduction to XML (3cr)
- INFO.3110 Introduction to the Linux/Unix Operating System (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.3120 Shell Scripting (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.3210 Linux/Unix System Administration (3cr)
- INFO.3600 Intro. to Data Structures with C (3cr)
- INFO.3850 Introduction to Information Security (3cr)
- INFO.4570 Network Security (3cr)
- INFO.4600 Computer Ethics (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.4610 LAN/WAN Technologies (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.4620 TCP/IP and Network Architecture (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- INFO.4640 Network Management (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
Required Business Minor Courses (6 Courses / 18cr)
- ACCT.2010 Accounting/Financial (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- MKTG.2010 Marketing Principles (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- FINA.3010 Financial Management (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- MIST.2010 Business Information Systems (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- POMS.2010 Introduction to Business Analytics (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- MGMT.3010 Organizational Behavior (3cr) - Available Summer 2023!
- ----.---- One additional Manning School of Business 3000/4000 Level Elective with a course subj prefix of ACCT, ENTR, FINA, MIST, MKTG, MGMT or POMS (3cr)
Elective Courses (3 Courses / 9cr)
- ----.---- Free Elective (3cr)
- ----.---- Free Elective (3cr)
- ----.---- Free Elective (3cr)
Course Descriptions
Prerequisites:
ENGL.1020 pre-req
Prerequisites:
ECON2010, ACCT2010 pre; BU min
This course qualifies for free MSDNA software!
Prerequisites:
No previous programming experience required
This course qualifies for free MSDNA software!
Prerequisites:
Working knowledge of at least one higher level programming language; requires ANSI C/C++ standard compiler
Prerequisites:
INFO.2300
Prerequisites:
INFO.2910
This course qualifies for free MSDNA software!
This course qualifies for free MSDNA software!
Prerequisites:
P: INFO.2670 or INFO.2120; requires C++ compiler software
This course qualifies for free MSDNA software!
Prerequisites:
INFO.2680 or INFO.3010
Prerequisites:
Previous programming experience required; requires J2SE Development Kit (JDK) 6.0 or higher
Prerequisites:
INFO.2970 or INFO.2680; requires Sun Java Dev. Kit
Prerequisites:
INFO.2910 or knowledge of HTML
Prerequisites:
INFO.2910
Prerequisites:
INFO.3110, and INFO.2670 or INFO.2120
Prerequisites:
Shell Scripting experience; required software with tex
This course qualifies for free MSDNA software!
Prerequisites:
INFO.2670 or INFO.2120, and INFO.3640
Prerequisites:
INFO.1600 and INFO.2020, or equivalent
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite 1: INFO.4620 TCP/IP & Network Architecture or related experience, and Prerequisite 2: INFO.3190 Introduction to Linux or INFO.3110 Introduction to the Linux/Unix Operating System, or related experience. Check prerequisites in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites:
INFO.2670 or previous programming Experience
Prerequisites:
INFO.4610
Prerequisites:
Junior status
Prerequisites:
INFO.4770
Prerequisites:
Junior status, can be used to replace the sequence of INFO.4770 and INFO.4780
Prerequisites:
COM Filter courses,or BU minor
Prerequisites:
COM Filter courses,or BU minor
Prerequisites:
ENGL.1010 & ECON.2010 Pre-
Prerequisites:
MATH.2830,3860 or ECON.2110pre
Undergraduate Degree Requirements
All bachelor's degree candidates are required to earn a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA), to present a minimum of 120 semester hours, to fulfill the residency requirements, to conform to the general regulations and requirements of the University, to satisfy the regulations and academic standards of the colleges which exercise jurisdiction over the degrees for which they are matriculating, to satisfy the curriculum requirements established by the departments or programs in their major, and to complete the University's Core Curriculum requirements, which are listed within the program's curriculum outline. For additional information regarding the University's general policies and procedures, transfer credit information and residency requirements; please refer to our Academic Policies & Procedures.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition at UMass Lowell is typically half the cost of private colleges, and our online tuition is among the lowest in the nation. Tuition for online programs offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same whether you live in-state, out-of-state or outside of the U.S.
Summer 2023 Tuition |
Cost Per Credit | Cost Per 3-Credit Course* |
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Undergraduate |
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Online | $380 | $1,140 |
Online Business** | $385 | $1,155 |
On Campus Lowell | $340 | $1,020 |
On Campus Haverhill | $300 | $900 |
Additional Costs |
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Term Registration Fee | $30 |
Late Fee | $50 |
Undergraduate Degree Application | $60 |
Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Applying into an Undergraduate Degree Program
Complete the Online Undergraduate Degree Application Form (preferred), or print, complete and submit the Undergraduate Degree Application .pdf form. Please note: Your application will be processed once we have received your $60 application fee. Return your completed application along with your application fee to:
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies
GPS Admissions
839 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01854
Questions? See our helpful Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for acceptance into a bachelor's degree program offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies, students must hold a high school diploma or have passed either the GED® or HiSET®. Graduate, Online & Professional Studies operates on a rolling admissions basis and each application is reviewed when the student's file is complete. Students must be admitted to a degree or certificate program in order to be eligible for most financial aid.
Questions Regarding Your Undergraduate Application?
Email OCE_Admissions@uml.edu or call 978-934-2474.
For General Assistance:
Call the Advising Center at 978-934-2474 or 800-480-3190. Our academic advisors are here to help!