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
- Scientific Methods
Design IT architecture to solve organizational requirements.
- Application
Design plans for IT projects, programs, and operations.
- Communication
Communicate technical information in various professional settings.
- Big Picture
Evaluate emerging technologies in support of organizational goals.
- 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 502 | System Analysis and Design | 4.5 |
| ITCO 512 | Advanced Technical Communication | 4.5 |
| ITCO 522 | Software Development Management | 4.5 |
| ITCO 532 | Global Technology Management | 4.5 |
| ITCO 542 | Enterprise Architecture | 4.5 |
| ITCO 552 | Innovations and Emerging Media | 4.5 |
| ITCO 592 | Capstone | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31.5 |
Concentration Options
Cybersecurity
| CYB 500 | Risk Analysis and Planning | 4.5 |
| CYB 510 | Human Factors in Cybersecurity | 4.5 |
| CYB 520 | Cybersecurity Laws and Ethics | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Data Analytics
| DAAN 500 | Advanced Data Analytics | 4.5 |
| DAAN 510 | Ethical, Social, and Legal Issues in Analytics | 4.5 |
| DAAN 530 | Executive Strategies and Actionable Analytics | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
IT Management
General Information Technology Track
In lieu of a Concentration, select three Information Technology Electives from
any of the current Concentrations above.
Total Credit Hours: 45