Online Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) Courses
Our MSIT program offers students the skills to propel their careers in information technology across almost every sector and business. The program is 100% online and structured to provide the student with competencies that can be focused to suit each student’s desired specialties in today’s leading domains of artificial intelligence, machine learning, networking, security, and web technologies.
A unique facet of the program also includes three required electives from the Master’s in Business Administration to ensure that graduates leave the program with a solid foundation in key business areas such as accounting, marketing, organizational behavior, and ethics.
The program brings together people from all parts of the globe, socioeconomic strata, and cultural and social backgrounds, creating a student body that mirrors today’s diverse society. The Master’s in Information Technology student will study with highly motivated peers from around the world, sharing a desire for a quality education that will prepare them for leadership roles in any information technology setting.
Preparing for Your MSIT Studies
To complete the University of the People’s MSIT degree, students must complete a total of 36 credit hours. Students must also complete a minimum of 12 courses. Each course is 9 weeks long, and students earn 3 credits per course.
MSIT Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the MSIT program will be able to:
● Apply the principles of information technology, computer science, business administration, and other disciplines to the analysis of complex computing problems.
● Design and evaluate solutions to complex computing problems using industry-recognized best practices and standards.
● Analyze user needs in the development and implementation of computing-based solutions.
● Assess the ethical considerations in developing, implementing, evaluating, and managing IT systems.
● Construct clear, well-organized arguments supported by credible research-based evidence.