To earn the MSIT degree from the #1-ranked university in Information Technology & Management by US News & World Report, you'll need:
- 144 units of coursework: 60 units of core courses in one of the three curriculum tracks and additional 84 units of electives.
- Demonstrated competence in core areas.
- A laptop. Have your own or need to purchase one? Please read our technology requirements first.
Up to 24 units of advanced standing is given to applicants with relevant coursework from an accredited masters program.
Part-time students can graduate in as little as two-years depending on course load.
IT Management Track (Evening/Part-Time Program and Distance Learning)
This track emphasizes the integration of strong information technology skills combined with management and strategy perspectives. This blended approach will help you see the interplay between available technologies and their successful deployment to achieve business goals.
| Core Courses (60 units required) | Units |
| Database Management | 12 |
| Telecommunications Management | 12 |
| E-Business Technology and Management | 12 |
| Object-Oriented Programming in Java | 12 |
| Object-oriented Analysis and Design | 6 |
| IT Project Management | 6 |
In addition to the 60 units required to earn the MSIT degree, you'll also need an additional 84 units of electives. Below is a list of possible electives.
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Sample Electives for IT Track |
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E-commerce Technologies |
6 |
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Global eBusiness Strategies |
12 |
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Planning for an IT Startup |
6 |
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Leadership: Innovation and Org Change |
6 |
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Intro to Information Security Management |
12 |
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Healthcare Information Systems |
12 |
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Financial Accounting |
6 |
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Advanced Database Management |
12 |
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Information Technology for Decision Support |
6 |
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Geographic Information Systems |
12 |
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Managing in a Virtual Environment |
6 |
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Power and Influence |
6 |
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Managing Software Development |
12 |
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