Master's in Information Technology Online
Master of Science in Information Technology
Demand for computer and information systems managers is expected to grow as businesses expand their digital platforms.1 Colorado Technical University’s Master of Science in Information Technology program is designed to help you develop technical and strategic leadership skills to design and manage IT systems and programs.
The online Master's in Information Technology core courses provide you with an opportunity to develop a foundation in strategic management, project management, network infrastructure management, enterprise system architecture, systems security management, and enterprise data management technology. Choose from concentrations in network management, project management, security management or a general track that allows you to pick and choose your courses.
For the seventh year in a row, CTU’s online Master of Science in Information Technology degree programs are ranked among the Best Online Master's in Computer Information Technology Programs by U.S. News & World Report.*
Classes start soon. See how you be able to earn your Online Master's Information Technology in as little as 18 months.2
* CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best Online Programs.
Relevant Institutional/Programmatic Accreditation
CTU is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission www.hlcommission.org
CLASSES START
- January 25, 2022
- March 01, 2022
- April 12, 2022
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PROGRAM AVAILABILITY
- Online
- Colorado Springs
- Denver South
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Program Overview
The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program is designed to provide students with a strong computing and essential managerial background as well as systematic, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills that enable them to contribute as a knowledgeable professional to a variety of information technology related technical roles, including but not limited to Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer Systems Analysts, Information Security Analysts, and Computer Network Architects.
The MSIT degree includes core curriculum designed to provide the relevant and advanced instruction in a set of information technology (IT) subjects such as the computer technologies and their applications for strategic management, project management, network infrastructure management, enterprise system architecture, security, and data management. In addition, the MSIT program has a General track and three concentrations: Network Management, Security Management and Project Management. Each concentration provides a set of courses which are designed to equip students with additional domain knowledge such as principles, processes and methodologies, as well as best practices on how to apply relevant information technologies in the concentration subjects.
This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
College of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology Mission Statement
Through innovative industry-current curricula and technology-enabled student-centered teaching, the College of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology empowers students to become motivated, creative, ethical, and skillful professionals who can resolve challenges in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology in order to meet the needs of the digital economy.
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Degree Requirements
Courses: Core
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours CS651 Computer Systems Security Foundations 4 CS663 Enterprise Systems Architecture 4 IT621 Enterprise Data Management 4 IT640 Networking and Telecommunications 4 MGMT690 Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments 4 PM600 Project Management Processes in Organizations 4 Total Credit Hours: 24 Courses: Specialization
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours ELE Select 4 credit hours from 600-level Business, CS or IT 4 ELE Select 16 credit hours of electives from the list below 16 IT697 Information Technology Capstone 4 Total Credit Hours: 24 Courses: Electives
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Other elective courses by approval onlyCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours CS631 Digital Forensics 4 CS632 Data and Applications Security 4 CS652 Operating Systems Security 4 CS653 Network Security 4 CS654 Security Management 4 CS660 Database Systems 4 CS683 Data Warehouse 4 IT622 Business Intelligence Systems & Methods 4 IT642 Network Administration 4 IT643 Enterprise Network Architecture 4 IT644 IT Governance and Risk Management 4 IT645 Virtual Systems 4 Total Credit Hours: 48
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Admission Requirements
MSIT Foundation Requirements
The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) is built upon the expectation that students will enter the program with a solid information technology background. Therefore, the MSIT program requires students to have prior foundational knowledge in all core information technology disciplines to be successful.
Students entering into the MSIT program without a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, or information systems will be required to successfully complete two MSIT foundation courses (IT502 and IT504) covering the following discipline areas of information technology: networking; network security; virtualization; cloud computing; information system architecture; and database systems.
If a student can show evidence of satisfying the foundation course objectives through coursework from an accredited institution, the foundation requirement can be waived.
The foundation courses are also available to students with an undergraduate information technology degree who wish to refresh their knowledge in these subject areas.
The MSIT foundation course IT502 must be completed and passed prior to beginning courses in the MSIT program. Students will need to complete and pass IT504 prior to the end of the first quarter.
Students must be able to exhibit proficiency by successfully completing the foundation course with a minimum 70% passing score. If after 5 attempts (applies to each course separately) students do not pass the foundation course, students are encouraged to work with the Student Success department if they have questions regarding these foundation courses, timeframes for completion, or for alternative programs of study as needed.
Students who do not meet the MSIT foundation requirements will be withdrawn, canceled or transferred from the MSIT program.
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Next Steps
Program details are provided lower on the page.
Classes start January 25, 2022!
1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer and Information Systems Managers,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm (visited February 04, 2021).
2 As a Master’s degree program, this program is designed as an 18- month program; however; many factors will impact your time to completion, including course loads, proficiency and/or transfer credits and breaks.