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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Information Systems | Information Technology | Systems Administration
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-08-01-
2024-01-01-
2024-05-01-
About Program

Program Overview


NSU's Master of Science in Information Technology equips students with a comprehensive foundation in information systems, technologies, and infrastructure. The program offers four concentrations: Application Development, Artificial Intelligence Management, Cybersecurity Management, and Data Analytics. Graduates are prepared for careers in software development, cybersecurity, data analysis, and other technology-related fields. The program can be completed in one year through 8-week courses.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

NSU's Master of Science in Information Technology is designed to help students advance their careers in the technology industry. The program provides a strong foundation in information systems, application and security technologies, and systems infrastructure. Students can choose from four concentrations: Application Development, Artificial Intelligence Management, Cybersecurity Management, and Data Analytics. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

  • Communicate information technology concepts, designs, and solutions effectively and professionally
  • Apply knowledge of information technology to produce effective designs and solutions for specific problems
  • Identify, analyze, and synthesize professional literature relating to the field of information technology
  • Use current technologies, tools, software systems, modern computing platforms, and apply best practices to develop real-world solutions for specific problems (e.g., applications, deployments, etc.)

Outline:

The M.S. in Information Technology program consists of 30 total credits (10 courses). Students can complete the program in 1 year by taking 8-week courses.


Core Courses (15 credits)

  • Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
  • Telecommunications and Computer Networking
  • Database Systems
  • Platform Technologies
  • Software Development

Application Development Concentration (9 credits)

  • Mobile Application Development
  • Interaction Design
  • Web Services

Artificial Intelligence Management Concentration (12 credits)

  • Project Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Technology Management
  • Deep Learning

Cybersecurity Management Concentration (9 credits)

  • Information Security Operations Management
  • Information Security Governance
  • Governance System Auditing

Data Analytics Concentration (9 credits)

  • Data Warehousing
  • Data Mining

Careers:

Graduates of the M.S. in Information Technology program can pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:

  • Software Developer
  • Web Developer
  • Database Administrator
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Information Security Engineer
  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Scientist
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