Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Master of Science program in Graphic Information Technology is a course-based master's program that provides students with the opportunity to study various areas of graphics and cross-media design. Through the courses offered, students gain a working knowledge of the technology and management required in the diverse graphic industries.

Program Description

The program prepares students to become industry leaders who develop and manage content across numerous communication and distribution modes. Students will be empowered to think critically, creatively, and collaboratively in an environment that promotes project-based learning. Students will practice building client- and audience-centered design solutions, address client and user needs, and focus on industry outcomes.

At a Glance

• College/school: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
• Location: Polytechnic or Online
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

Degree Requirements

• 30 credit hours - Course-based Master's Option
  • Required Core (6 credit hours)
    • GIT 537 Current Issues in Cross Media Production (3)
    • GIT 540 Cross-Media Design Solutions (3)
  • Electives (21 credit hours)
  • Other Requirement (3 credit hours)
    • GIT 500 Research Methods (3)

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
• Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's degree or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a related field.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in their first bachelor's degree program or in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program.
• All applicants must submit:
  • graduate admission application and application fee
  • official transcripts
  • personal statement
  • professional resume
  • writing sample
  • proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Attend Online

ASU Online offers this program in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: Rolling deadline
• Spring: Rolling deadline
• Summer: Rolling deadline

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

• Analyze current cross-media research to determine appropriate standards for application to proposed solutions.
• Build client- and audience-centered design solutions through the synthesis of best practices and research data.
• Conduct industry-relevant research and communicate results effectively to diverse audiences.

Career Opportunities

Creative and comfortable with complex digital technology, graduates are innovative problem-solvers. They are prepared for leading roles and management positions in the rapidly evolving and diverse graphic technology industries. Opportunities include these positions:

• art director
• creative director
• cross-media designer
• digital asset manager
• digital media artist
• front-end designer or developer
• motion graphics artist
• pre-media, digital printing and publishing designer
• social media content creator
• user experience designer
• UX/UI engineer

Additional Information

The 24-Month STEM OPT Extension is an additional benefit from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services that allows international students in F-1 status who receive a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in an approved STEM field to apply for a 24-month extension of their standard 12-month Post-OPT period, twice in a lifetime. This allows international students the opportunity to gain additional off-campus work experience in their field of study after completion of course studies and Post-OPT. The OPT extension does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.