Information Technology M.S.I.T.

45 Credits

Program Description

Information technology is one of the most significant components to business operations in all industries, including government entities which creates a great demand for IT professionals to manage IT personnel, projects, programs, operations, IT security, and emerging technologies. The Master of Science in Information Technology degree is designed to help prepare students to serve in IT management positions. The program is intended to provide a dynamic curriculum that focuses on knowledge, practical skills, and abilities paramount for success as an IT manager.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Scientific Methods
    Design IT architecture to solve organizational requirements.
  2. Application
    Design plans for IT projects, programs, and operations.
  3. Communication
    Communicate technical information in various professional settings.
  4. Big Picture
    Evaluate emerging technologies in support of organizational goals.
  5. Management
    Demonstrate the ability to manage processes specific to an IT domain.

This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation. As such, AIU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Requirements

Program Core

ITCO 502System Analysis and Design

4.5

ITCO 512Advanced Technical Communication

4.5

ITCO 522Software Development Management

4.5

ITCO 532Global Technology Management

4.5

ITCO 542Enterprise Architecture

4.5

ITCO 552Innovations and Emerging Media

4.5

ITCO 592Capstone

4.5

Total Credit Hours:31.5

Concentration Options

Cybersecurity

CYB 500Risk Analysis and Planning

4.5

CYB 510Human Factors in Cybersecurity

4.5

CYB 520Cybersecurity Laws and Ethics

4.5

Total Credit Hours:13.5

Data Analytics

DAAN 500Advanced Data Analytics

4.5

DAAN 510Ethical, Social, and Legal Issues in Analytics

4.5

DAAN 530Executive Strategies and Actionable Analytics

4.5

Total Credit Hours:13.5

IT Management

ITMGT 500IT Project Management

4.5

ITMGT 510IT Program Management

4.5

ITMGT 520IT Operations Management

4.5

Total Credit Hours:13.5

Database Architecture and Design

This concentration is not accepting new enrollments after January 10, 2024.

ITDB 500Advanced Database Systems and Techniques

4.5

ITDB 510Data Warehousing and Mining

4.5

ITDB 520Distributed Database Services

4.5

Total Credit Hours:13.5

Healthcare Informatics

This concentration is not accepting new enrollments after January 10, 2024.

ITHI 500Healthcare Databases & Security

4.5

ITHI 510Healthcare Administration Informatics

4.5

ITHI 520Healthcare Informatics Related Laws and Ethics

4.5

Total Credit Hours:13.5

IT Security

This concentration is not accepting new enrollments after January 10, 2024.

ITSEC 500Advanced Information Assurance

4.5

ITSEC 510Security Risk Management

4.5

ITSEC 520Security Laws and Ethics

4.5

Total Credit Hours:13.5

Military Defense

This concentration is not accepting new enrollments after January 10, 2024.

ITMD 500Modern Military Technology

4.5

ITMD 510Joint Service Intelligence Technology

4.5

ITMD 520Emerging and Future Warfare Technology

4.5

Total Credit Hours:13.5

General Information Technology Track

In lieu of a Concentration, select three Information Technology Electives from any of the current Concentrations above.
Total Credit Hours:13.5

Total Credit Hours: 45

Locations

  • Online
  • Houston

Area of Study

  • Information Technology

Degree Level

  • Master