Master of Science in Information Technology

Program Overview

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The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) is an online graduate program that prepares students with the expertise and knowledge required for leadership roles in information technology (IT).

The 36-to-39-credit program can be completed in less than two years on a part-time basis and without the need for students to sacrifice their professional and personal responsibilities. All courses are offered completely online and delivered asynchronously, so students can access and complete their assignments on their own schedule and set their own pace.

The program provides a solid foundation in IT and six areas of study that enable students to develop specialized, marketable skills in the area of IT that are most relevant to their careers and professional interests.

Areas of study offered in the program include:

• Cybersecurity - Critical Infrastructure
• Data Management and Analytics
• Health Information Technology
• Information Assurance
• Network Management
• Software Engineering

Download our Degree Program Profile Sheet for an overview of our MS in Information Technology program.

Credit Distribution

I. Core Courses (15-18* Credits)

MSI-501	Foundations of Information Technology*	3
MSI-502	Telecommunications and Networking	3
MSI-503	Object-Oriented Application Development	3
MSI-504	Information Systems Analysis, Modeling, and Design	3
MSI-505	Principles of Database Design	3
APS-510	Project Management for Technology	3

II. Areas of Study (15 Credits)

III. Capstone (6 Credits)

APS-700

Master Project in Applied Science and Technology

6

Total Credit Hours: 36-39

* MSI-501: This course is required for learners who need a refresher or who lack the prerequisite knowledge in IT as determined during the application evaluation period.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Science in Information Technology degree program will be able to:

• articulate the broad themes in information technology (IT);
• apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies of networking, data management, software engineering, and computer security;
• solve complex computing problems related to at least one IT Body of Knowledge;
• analyze user needs in the selection, creation, evaluation, and administration of compute-based systems;
• integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment;
• develop solutions to complex computing problems using industry recognized best practices and standards; and
• apply ethical decision making in the development, implementation, and management of IT systems.