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Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) Degree
Online Master's Degree in Information Technology (IT)
The IT Master's degree program is designed for students looking to pursue leadership roles in the fields of information technology. The Master of Science in Information Technology degree is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant for the workforce. The program emphasizes problem-based and hands-on learning.
In this industry-focused curriculum, you will have an opportunity to study how to design, analyze, test, and implement systems. You can also explore software development management, global technology management, enterprise architecture, and technological innovations. You will have the opportunity to study and apply advanced technical communications throughout the program. Courses focus on technical topics as well as legal and ethical issues.
Next start date
Program Credits
45
Each Course Length
5 Weeks
Location
Online,
Atlanta,
Houston,
Classes start on Jul 30, 2025
Program Outline
This one-year master's program is designed to help students work to develop industry-relevant knowledge and skills to help them prepare to pursue the next step in their career path.
In this specialized curriculum, you can study the skills needed to lead an organization’s information technology projects, processes, and department. The areas covered include systems analysis & design, technical communication, software development lifecycle, global technology management, enterprise architecture, and emerging technologies.
Program concentration:
Courses
Course Name
& Number
Course Number
Credits
Program Core
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System Analysis and Design
ITCO502
This course focuses on advanced concepts in systems analysis, modeling, system design, testing, and implementation. Models covered in this course can include dynamic, static, and structural. Students have the opportunity to learn and use Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools.
This course focuses on advanced concepts in systems analysis, modeling, system design, testing, and implementation. Models covered in this course can include dynamic, static, and structural. Students have the opportunity to learn and use Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools.
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ITCO502 | 4.5 | ||||
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Advanced Technical Communication
ITCO512
This course is designed to provide students with skills to create and present oral, written, and visual technical communication in a variety of forms and in different professional settings. Emphasis is placed on the importance of stakeholders, situational requirements, and various forms of communication to include executive briefs, design specifications, project plans, user manuals, and position papers, and formal recommendations.
This course is designed to provide students with skills to create and present oral, written, and visual technical communication in a variety of forms and in different professional settings. Emphasis is placed on the importance of stakeholders, situational requirements, and various forms of communication to include executive briefs, design specifications, project plans, user manuals, and position papers, and formal recommendations.
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ITCO512 | 4.5 | ||||
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Software Development Management
ITCO522
This course is designed to provide students with the requisite knowledge to oversee or lead software development. Topics can include the principles of object-oriented software development, software quality assurance, agile methodology, and scrum.
This course is designed to provide students with the requisite knowledge to oversee or lead software development. Topics can include the principles of object-oriented software development, software quality assurance, agile methodology, and scrum.
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ITCO522 | 4.5 | ||||
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Global Technology Management
ITCO532
This course is designed to provide students with the requisite knowledge to oversee or lead software development. Topics can include the principles of object-oriented software development, software quality assurance, agile methodology, and scrum.
This course is designed to provide students with the requisite knowledge to oversee or lead software development. Topics can include the principles of object-oriented software development, software quality assurance, agile methodology, and scrum.
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ITCO532 | 4.5 | ||||
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Enterprise Architecture
ITCO542
This course focuses on enterprise systems architecture and related tools and frameworks. Students will have the opportunity to analyze enterprise requirements and recommend specific architecture based on requirements. Infrastructure components of data, software, hardware, networks, and architecture are covered along with a focus on data storage, hyperscale computing, and risk management.
This course focuses on enterprise systems architecture and related tools and frameworks. Students will have the opportunity to analyze enterprise requirements and recommend specific architecture based on requirements. Infrastructure components of data, software, hardware, networks, and architecture are covered along with a focus on data storage, hyperscale computing, and risk management.
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ITCO542 | 4.5 | ||||
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Innovations and Emerging Media
ITCO552
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about current information technology innovations and emerging media. Contemporary topics may include artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchains, cryptocurrencies, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and digital media. Specific focus is placed on the resultant ethical, social, legal, and cultural issues such as net neutrality, broadband regulation, privacy, and intellectual property rights.
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about current information technology innovations and emerging media. Contemporary topics may include artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchains, cryptocurrencies, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and digital media. Specific focus is placed on the resultant ethical, social, legal, and cultural issues such as net neutrality, broadband regulation, privacy, and intellectual property rights.
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ITCO552 | 4.5 | ||||
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Capstone
ITCO592
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery and critical knowledge from the MSIT degree program. Concepts, content, and knowledge from the MSIT program and selected concentration area are designed to help students perform a comprehensive analysis and study in a selected area of interest. Students are required to conduct research in their concentration area and prepare a formal technical report detailing their research and application of prior course concepts.
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery and critical knowledge from the MSIT degree program. Concepts, content, and knowledge from the MSIT program and selected concentration area are designed to help students perform a comprehensive analysis and study in a selected area of interest. Students are required to conduct research in their concentration area and prepare a formal technical report detailing their research and application of prior course concepts.
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ITCO592 | 4.5 | ||||
| 31.5 Total Credit Hours | 31.5 Total Credit Hours | |||||
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.
Classes Overview
For an Online Information Technology Master's Degree, your classes may include:
System Analysis and Design
This course focuses on advanced concepts in systems analysis, modeling, system design, testing, and implementation. Models covered in this course can include dynamic, static, and structural. Students have the opportunity to learn and use Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools.
Advanced Technical Communication
This course is designed to provide students with skills to create and present oral, written, and visual technical communication in a variety of forms and in different professional settings. Emphasis is placed on the importance of stakeholders, situational requirements, and various forms of communication. Featured forms of communication may include executive briefs, design specifications, project plans, user manuals, position papers, and formal recommendations.
Software Development Management
This course is designed to provide students with the requisite knowledge to oversee or lead software development. Topics can include the principles of object-oriented software development, software quality assurance, agile methodology, and scrum. No previous programming knowledge or skills are assumed.
Global Technology Management
This course focuses on the global nature of technology and the management of technology in the international business environment. Key concepts can include risk management, legal issues, ethical issues, cooperation, and competition.
Innovations and Emerging Media
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about current information technology innovations and emerging media. Contemporary topics may include artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchains, cryptocurrencies, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and digital media. Specific focus is placed on the resultant ethical, social, legal, and cultural issues such as net neutrality, broadband regulation, privacy, and intellectual property rights.
Innovations and Emerging Media
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about current information technology innovations and emerging media. Contemporary topics may include artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchains, cryptocurrencies, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and digital media. Specific focus is placed on the resultant ethical, social, legal, and cultural issues such as net neutrality, broadband regulation, privacy, and intellectual property rights.
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AIU's Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)degree program is designed for students looking to pursue leadership roles in the field of information technology, helping them prepare for the next step in their career path. It's designed to provide students with knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the workforce by emphasizing problem-based and hands-on learning.
In this Master’s of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) degree program, students have the opportunity to study program core and elective IT courses of their choice, including but not limited to, Advanced Technical Communication, Innovations and Emerging Media, Human Factors in Cybersecurity, IT Operations Management, and Modern Military Technology. This information technology degree program will teach learners to assess and design IT architecture and systems to solve business needs, design plans for IT projects, programs, and operations, and research, evaluate, and select appropriate technologies to support business requirements.
The MSIT degree program is offered online or in person at AIU’s Houston campus. It starts every 5 weeks. Completion of the AIU admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the AIU application process. You may speak to an Admissions Advisor over the phone (1-855-377-1888) or request information online. Once you’ve completed the online request, you may hear from an advisor within 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
You can earn this Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) degree with a total of 45 credit hours. You may be eligible for transfer credit with provided official transcripts. AIU accepts up to 18 quarter hours of the qualifying credits you need toward your degree*.
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
AIU's Master of Science in Information Technology degree program has a curriculum that is designed to help students learn the skills needed to lead an organization's information technology projects, processes, and departments. In addition to designing, analyzing, testing, and implementing systems with faculty who are seasoned professionals, students will have the opportunity to learn and apply legal and ethical topics and issues.
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