Online Master of Science in Information Technology
The master’s in information technology degree helps you develop advanced technology competencies that apply to in-demand knowledge areas like cybersecurity, information systems and networking, preparing you for a range of careers in the public and private sectors.
Quick facts
Next start date: 05/17/2021
Total classes: 10
Weeks per class: 7.5-15
Total credit hours: 30
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Details
The master’s in information technology degree improves your ability to conceptualize, organize and realize information technology projects for stakeholders and users. The coursework of this IT master’s degree emphasizes core technologies and allows you to select from two areas of specialization: computer architecture and information security or information systems management and systems development.
Why earn a master’s in information technology?
A master’s degree in IT will help you become more competitive in the technology job market, which continues to grow with candidates. A graduate degree in information technology also gives you the opportunity to specialize in certain fields of IT, and can prime you for management and leadership positions. Earn practical experience while studying information technology by building a portfolio and completing an applied project. This brings together the knowledge and abilities you’ve developed.
Interested in earning an information technology master's degree? Most students already have a background in IT or a related field. Many students already can program in languages like JavaScript and Python, and database tools like SQL. Because this is a graduate program, most students already understand programming architectures, networks and the foundations of digital security.
IT master’s courses
Total of 30 credit hours and a portfolio. Students should see the academic unit for a complete list of approved coursework. Focus area electives total 15-18 credits.
Required
Principles of Computer and Information Technology Architecture
Required
Advanced Information Systems Security
Required
Advanced Database Management Systems
Required
Software Development for Information Technology
Required
Middleware Programming and Data Base Security
Elective
Security Analysis 1
Elective
Developing Security Policy
Elective
Systems Administration of UNIX
What can I do with a master’s in information technology?
An information technology master’s degree can open the door to senior and leadership positions in the IT field. Graduates can compete for roles that focus on everything from network architecture to modeling information systems.Common career pursuits for graduates include roles in data analysis, security, architecture, and network management.
Network forensics engineer
Database architect
Network engineer
Cybersecurity specialist
Big data specialist
Information systems modeling
Network administrator
Learn from internationally known engineering faculty
Of the 350+ faculty members in Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, the majority have been honored with the highest awards in their fields. Faculty milestones include:
- National Academy of Engineering members.
- National Academy of Sciences member.
- National Academy of Inventors members.
- National Academy of Construction members.
- More than 40 NSF CAREER Awards for early career faculty in the last four years.
Learn from internationally known engineering faculty
Of the 350+ faculty members in Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, the majority have been honored with the highest awards in their fields. Faculty milestones include:
- National Academy of Engineering members.
- National Academy of Sciences member.
- National Academy of Inventors members.
- National Academy of Construction members.
- More than 40 NSF CAREER Awards for early career faculty in the last four years.
Requirements for masters in information technology
Applicants to the Master of Science in information technology program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
IT from one of the leading engineering schools in the country
Each student is fully supported on their path to success in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. We have received peer-reviewed programmatic honors from the U.S. News & World Report and provide students with a rich learning environment.
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