Program Overview

Information Technology and Analytics Master of Science Degree

Overview

The Information Technology and Analytics Master of Science Degree is an applied master's degree that combines IT systems and Big Data to learn how analysis drives decision-making and innovation.

Careers and Cooperative Education

Typical Job Titles

• Data Analyst
• Data Engineer
• Full-Stack Software Engineer
• Web/Mobile Developer
• Database Administrator
• Data Warehouse Analyst
• Technical Product Manager

Curriculum

Information Technology and Analytics (thesis and project options), MS degree, typical course sequence

• First Year
  • DSCI-633 | Foundations of Data Science and Analytics | 3
  • STAT-614 | Applied Statistics | 3
  • ISTE-608 | Database Design and Implementation | 3
  • ISTE-610 | Non-Relational Data Management | 3
  • ISTE-612 | Information Retrieval and Text Mining | 3
  • ISTE-782 | Visual Analytics | 3
• Second Year
  • Choose one of the following:
    • ISTE-790 | Thesis in Information Sciences and Technologies | 6
    • ISTE-791 | Project In Information Sciences And Technologies | 3
  • Elective | 3

Electives List

• ISTE-721 | Information Assurance Fundamentals
• ISTE-724 | Data Warehousing
• ISTE-730 | Foundations of IOT
• ISTE-732 | IOT Analytics
• ISTE-764 | Project Management
• ISTE-780 | Data Driven Knowledge Discovery

Admissions and Financial Aid

Application Details

• Complete an online graduate application.
• Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) is recommended.
• Satisfy prerequisite requirements and/or complete bridge courses prior to starting program coursework.
• Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Submit a personal statement of educational objectives.
• Submit two letters of recommendation.
• Entrance exam requirements: GRE optional for Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 applicants. No minimum score requirement.
• Submit English language test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic), if required.

English Language Test Scores

• TOEFL | 88
• IELTS | 6.5
• PTE Academic | 60

Cost and Financial Aid

• An RIT graduate degree is an investment with lifelong returns. Graduate tuition varies by degree, the number of credits taken per semester, and delivery method.
• A combination of sources can help fund your graduate degree.

Faculty

• John-Paul Takats
• Stephen Zilora
• Tae Oh

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Contact

• Admissions Contact: Bethany Iraci-McBane
• Program Contact: Qi Yu