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Information Technology, DIT

Arizona State University
Tempe , United States
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Program Overview

Program Overview

The Doctor of Information Technology program is designed for innovative leaders who wish to improve their knowledge and skills in technology innovations. This program provides a multidisciplinary approach that leverages multiple courses for building competencies to innovate reliable, effective, and secure communications networks; to design and implement secure systems for both employees and customers; and to leverage data models and architecture to support business decisions from data analytics.


Program Description

The program description is as follows:


  • The Doctor of Information Technology program is designed for innovative leaders who wish to improve their knowledge and skills in the technology innovations that are key to leading and influencing organizations.
  • The program provides a multidisciplinary approach that leverages multiple courses for building competencies to innovate reliable, effective, and secure communications networks; to design and implement secure systems for both employees and customers; and to leverage data models and architecture to support business decisions from data analytics.
  • Students develop the engineering skills and professional competencies of collaboration, communication, agility, and teamwork to advance their leadership career.
  • Students use leading technologies, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data science, to prepare to work in large corporations, government agencies, and small businesses.

At a Glance

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

Degree Requirements

  • 60 credit hours including required applied project course (IFT 793)
  • Required Core (12 credit hours)
    • IFT 601 Applied Cybersecurity Systems Analysis (3)
    • IFT 602 Data Science Programming and Optimization (3)
    • IFT 603 Technology Strategic Leadership and Ethics (3)
    • IFT 604 Applied Research and Development Solutions (3)
  • Restricted Electives (21 credit hours)
    • Electives or Research (18 credit hours)
    • Other Requirements (3 credit hours)
      • IFT 701 Applied Doctoral Project Initiation (3)
  • Culminating Experience (6 credit hours)
    • IFT 793 Applied Project (6)
  • Additional Curriculum Information
    • Students should consult with advising for recommended 500- and 600-level electives.
    • When approved by the student's supervisory committee and the Graduate College, 15 credit hours from a previously awarded master's degree can be applied to this degree.

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 must have earned a master's degree in information technology, information sciences, cybersecurity, computer science, computer systems engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in an applicable master's degree program.
  • Applicants are required to submit:
    • Graduate admission application and application fee
    • Official transcripts
    • Letter of intent
    • Professional resume
    • Two letters of recommendation
    • 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.


Application Deadlines

  • Fall
    • Session | Modality | Deadline | Type
      • Session A/C | In Person | 01/15 | Priority
  • Spring
    • Session | Modality | Deadline | Type
      • Session A/C | In Person | 08/15 | Priority

Career Opportunities

Graduates have the skills necessary to aspire to senior IT leadership positions in multiple industries, such as corporations, governmental organizations, and industrial research centers.


  • Graduates have acquired expertise in a wide variety of industry-specific areas, including:
    • Cloud and distributed computing
    • Computer systems design and architecture
    • Data analytics and big data
    • Database information management
    • Information security
    • Natural language processing

STEM-OPT for International Students

This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.


  • The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
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