Advanced High-Tech and Real-World IT Training.
麻豆社鈥檚 Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) provides IT professionals with the advanced knowledge to manage the increasingly complex information systems in use today.
Gain a practical perspective from faculty with both academic credentials and industry experience in Information Technology. Under their expert guidance, you will study real-world problems and opportunities with software-intensive systems. You will also learn methods to evaluate, adopt, and exploit emerging technologies. Master of Science in Information Technology students will work closely with fellow IT professionals to complete class assignments within teams to prepare for the real-world work environment and build professional networks.
Your Learning Experience
As you work through ANU鈥檚 Master of Science in Information Technology program, you will:
- Design and implement innovative IT solutions that align with the evolving needs of organizations and industries. This is achieved through a developed skillset of critical thinking skills that assist you in making informed and professional decisions in the field of information technology.
- Build a solid foundation in theoretical principles, tools, and methods. This can include key IT processes and challenges like systems engineering, computer networking, database technologies, web development, IT governance, and information assurance to address modern organizational demands.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of current and emerging technologies, including net-centric computing, systems engineering concepts, data mining, and data-warehousing.
- A chance to take elective courses in different topics like cybersecurity and business, with some classes focusing on project management, business information systems, business research, global IT products and servicing, and more.
- Analyze the convergence of telecommunications, media, and information technology industries to prepare for the future impact of these intersecting fields.
Practitioner Learning Track
Successful entry into the Practicum Learning Track will require an attestation by the students and their supervisors indicating the average number of hours worked each week and how long the work experience is expected to last.
Where will your degree take you?
- Network Administrator
- Network Architect
- IT Manager
- Chief Technology Officer
- Network and Security Engineer
- Web Developer,
- Integration Engineer
- Network and Systems Administrator
Check out our 鈥淣ot-What-You-Would Expect鈥� Guide to Technology to learn more about this high-demand field.
Online Tuition Comparison
Total tuition for an master鈥檚 degree in Information Technology at ANU is only $21,504. Large online colleges with course-based programs are 3% – 62% higher and do not include fees or textbooks.(1) ANU tuition includes all fees (application, course, technology, graduation, etc.), textbooks, and lab equipment (where applicable).
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED COURSES
56 credit hours required/168 quality points required. All courses are 4 credit hours
Program Core Courses
36 Credit Hours
IT523 Advanced Database Systems
IT531 Networking 鈥� Advanced Management
IT550 Network Security
IT572 Web Application Development 鈥� Mobile Applications
IT582 Systems Analysis
IT623 Pattern Discovery in Data Mining
IT630 Data Warehousing 鈥� Cloud Based
IT660 Social Media and Society: Theoretical and Empirical
Choose Track (Required)
STANDARD LEARNING TRACK
IT672 Advanced Web Development
PRACTITIONER LEARNING TRACK
IT699 Practitioner Projects in Information Technology
Electives
20 Credit Hours
CY501 Information Assurance and Security Management
IT540 Marketing Innovation and Technology Products and Services
IT590 Enterprise Architecture and IT Governance
IT610 Global IT Products and Services Outsourcing
IT620 Decision Models for Technology Management
MB554 Business Research
MB570 Business Information Systems
MB611 Project Management Life Cycle
All program admission criteria must be satisfied prior to admission to the program.
*All students enrolled in the program must complete 50 hours of practicum training each term.
For all courses: See catalog for complete course descriptions and prerequisites.
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