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Degree
Masters
Major
Information Systems | Information Technology | Systems Analysis
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) at ASU prepares students to lead in the IT industry. The program offers a transdisciplinary curriculum with core technologies and focus areas in information technology security or information systems management. Graduates are STEM-OPT eligible and well-qualified for careers in technology, business, and government, with an average starting salary of $75,000.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- The program is a transdisciplinary Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) that prepares students to become industry leaders in the public and private sectors.
- Students gain technical competencies to design and develop IT projects that connect people, processes, and technology to meet stakeholder and user needs.
- The program emphasizes core technologies and allows students to select from two focus areas: information technology security or information systems management.
- STEM-OPT eligible
Outline:
- Required Core (12 credit hours):
- Advanced Information Systems Security (3)
- Advanced Database Management Systems (3)
- Information Systems Development (3)
- Open Elective (3 or 6 credit hours):
- Students can choose electives from any area of IT that interests them.
- Focus Area Electives (12 credit hours):
- Students choose 12 credit hours of electives from either the information technology security or information systems management focus area.
- Information technology security electives include courses on topics such as network security, cybersecurity, and ethical hacking.
- Information systems management electives include courses on topics such as project management, business intelligence, and data analytics.
- Culminating Experience (0 or 3 credit hours):
- Students can choose to complete a 3-credit applied project or a 0-credit portfolio as their culminating experience.
- The applied project allows students to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem.
- The portfolio allows students to showcase their work and skills to potential employers.
Assessment:
- The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Exams
- Projects
- Papers
- Presentations
- The specific assessment methods used will vary depending on the course.
Teaching:
- The program is taught by experienced faculty with expertise in information technology.
- The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Case studies
- Hands-on labs
- The program also offers opportunities for students to participate in research.
Careers:
- Graduates of the program are well-qualified for careers in a variety of industries, including:
- Technology
- Business
- Government
- Some potential career paths for graduates include:
- IT consultant
- Security analyst
- Project manager
- Business analyst
- Data scientist
Other:
- The program is offered online and on-campus.
- The program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- The program has a graduation rate of 80%.
- The average starting salary for graduates of the program is $75,000.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
EU Home Students:
- A bachelor's or master's degree in information technology, computer science, applied computing, computer engineering, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
- 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;
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in nine semester hours of graduate coursework from a U.S. institution;
- or a cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") from an applicable conferred master's degree program in a regionally accredited college or university.
International Overseas Students:
- In addition to the requirements for EU home students, international overseas students must also provide proof of English proficiency.
- Acceptable proof of English proficiency includes a minimum score of 80 on the TOEFL iBT test, a minimum score of 7.0 on the IELTS test, or a minimum score of 55 on the PTE Academic test.
Other Application Materials:
- All applicants must submit a graduate admission application and application fee.
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities.
- Personal statement.
- A minimum score of 80 on the TOEFL iBT test.
- A minimum score of 7.0 on the IELTS test.
- A minimum score of 55 on the PTE Academic test.
For international students who have completed a degree at an English-medium institution:
- Proof of graduation from an English-medium institution within the past two years.
- A letter from the academic institution confirming that the degree was taught and assessed in English. Please note that the admissions requirements are subject to change.
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