Program Overview

Master of Science in Information Technology

The Master of Science in Information Technology program is offered by the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University.

Program Overview

The program provides students with a comprehensive education in information technology, covering topics such as cybersecurity, data ethics, and IT law.

Student Body Profile

The program attracts a diverse range of students from various backgrounds and industries.

Career Development

The program offers career development opportunities, including advisory boards and industry connections.

Advisory Boards

The program has several advisory boards, including:

• Industry Advisory Board
• Alumni Ambassadors
• Community Builders

Study Options

The program offers several study options, including:

• Part-time Option
• Full-time Option
• Course Listings
• Cybersecurity Minor

Part-time Option

The part-time option is designed for working professionals, with a flexible curriculum and tuition and financial aid options.

Full-time Option

The full-time option is a comprehensive program with a curriculum that includes:

• Schedule Examples
• Tuition and Financial Aid
• Admissions

Course Listings

The program offers a range of courses, including:

• Curriculum
• Academic Standards and Integrity

Admissions

The program has an admissions process that includes:

• Admissions Overview
• Information Sessions
• Frequently Asked Questions

People

The program has a range of people involved, including:

• Faculty
• Alumni
• Staff
• Students

Inside Our Program

The program offers several resources and events, including:

• Stories
• Events
• Guest Lectures
• Graduation

Stories

The program has a range of stories and testimonials from current students and alumni.

Events

The program hosts several events, including guest lectures and graduation ceremonies.

Career Resources

The program offers several career resources, including:

• Engineering Career Development (ECD)
• Northwestern Career Advancement

Alumni Resources

The program offers several alumni resources, including:

• MSIT Continuing Education
• McCormick Alumni Ambassador Program
• MSIT Alumni LinkedIn Group
• Recruit at Northwestern
• Northwestern Alumni Association (NAA)
• Engineering Career Development (ECD)
• Northwestern Career Advancement
• Office of the Registrar

Registration

The program has a registration process for current students and alumni.

Current Student and Alumni Resources

The program offers several resources for current students and alumni, including:

• Canvas: Northwestern's course management system
• CAESAR: Northwestern's student enterprise system
• Northwestern Webmail
• The Writing Place: Schedule an appointment for a peer writing consultation
• Northwestern Registrar: Reserve rooms, order a transcript, and more
• Office of Graduate Financial Aid
• Off-Campus Life Office
• Kellogg Consulting Club: Housed in the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management
• MEC Conference Room Reservations
• Graduation
• Cybersecurity Minor Application
• Cybersecurity Application Portal
• Join the MSIT Facebook group