Program Overview
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The Master of Science (MS) degree in Information Technology 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.
Concentrations offered in the program include:
Download our Degree Program Profile Sheet for an overview of our MS degree in Information Technology program.
Credit Distribution
I. Core Courses (15-18* Credits)
| MSI-5010 | Foundations of Information Technology* | 3 |
| MSI-5020 | Telecommunications and Networking | 3 |
| MSI-5030 | Object-Oriented Application Development | 3 |
| MSI-5040 | Information Systems Analysis, Modeling, and Design | 3 |
| MSI-5050 | Principles of Database Design | 3 |
| APS-5100 | Project Management for Technology | 3 |
II. Concentrations (15 Credits)
III. Capstone (6 Credits)
| APS-7000 | Master Project in Applied Science and Technology | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 36-39
* MSI-5010: Foundations of Information Technology is required for learners who need a refresher or who lack the prerequisite knowledge in IT as determined during the application evaluation period.