Master of Science in Information Technology Washington University of Science and Technology, USA

The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills essential to design, develop and lead Information Technology (IT) teams and projects effectively in today’s global organizations. The goal of the MSIT program is to produce qualified professionals for mid-level IT positions in small and mid-size companies. The MSIT program emphasizes real-world knowledge and practical experience in order to develop both a strong theoretical foundation and real-world experience to contribute meaningfully to IT solutions in today’s fast-paced, technologically driven global marketplace.

The MSIT program requires for a student to complete a coursework that consists of eight (8) core courses, the MSIT capstone (MIT 681), and three (3) concentrations courses from any concentrations below.

MSIT Program Objectives (PO)

Students who graduate from the MSIT program will be able to develop the following skills:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

• IT Leadership and Management Skills:
  • Demonstrate an ability to apply a significant amount of Information Technology knowledge within the following domains of the MSIT program (IT 509, ITSM 609, DMA 601, SDM 601)
  • IT Systems and Management
  • Data Analytics and Management
  • Software Design and Management
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: (SkillsUSA: Workplace)
  • To demonstrate the ability to perform critical thinking needed to analyse, design and lead solutions for Information Technology problems using an analytical decision-making approach
• Communication and Team Management Skills:
  • To demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders and mobilize and lead teams for a common purpose with a clear understanding of the IT needs of the organization.
• Integrity, Responsibility and Professionalism:
  • To demonstrate the ability to understand and analyse integrity, responsibility and professionalism as they apply to information technology issues within an organization, and to apply ethical decision-making principles during day-to-day operations.