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American National University’s Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) provides IT professionals with the advanced knowledge to manage the increasingly complex information systems in use today.

Gain a practical perspective from faculty with both academic credentials and industry experience in Information Technology. Under their expert guidance, you will study real-world problems and opportunities with software-intensive systems. You will also learn methods to evaluate, adopt, and exploit emerging technologies. Master of Science in Information Technology students will work closely with fellow IT professionals to complete class assignments within teams to prepare for the real-world work environment and build professional networks.

Your Learning Experience

As you work through ANU’s Master of Science in Information Technology program, you will:

• Design and implement innovative IT solutions that align with the evolving needs of organizations and industries. This is achieved through a developed skillset of critical thinking skills that assist you in making informed and professional decisions in the field of information technology.
• Build a solid foundation in theoretical principles, tools, and methods. This can include key IT processes and challenges like systems engineering, computer networking, database technologies, web development, IT governance, and information assurance to address modern organizational demands.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of current and emerging technologies, including net-centric computing, systems engineering concepts, data mining, and data-warehousing.
• A chance to take elective courses in different topics like cybersecurity and business, with some classes focusing on project management, business information systems, business research, global IT products and servicing, and more.
• Analyze the convergence of telecommunications, media, and information technology industries to prepare for the future impact of these intersecting fields.

Practicum Requirement

This program requires students to maintain professional experience directly related to their fields of study for a minimum of five (5) hours per week throughout the student’s full-time term enrollment. Each position of employment or other professional activity requires academic leadership’s acceptance of an attestation form, signed by the student and the student’s employer or professional activity supervisor, verifying that the practicum is aligned with the program’s learning outcomes. Each term, the student must complete an attestation of the total hours worked in the term (or the average number of hours worked per week) and the anticipated continued duration of the professional experience.

Where will your degree take you?

• Network Administrator
• Network Architect
• IT Manager
• Chief Technology Officer
• Network and Security Engineer
• Web Developer,
• Integration Engineer
• Network and Systems Administrator

Check out our “Not-What-You-Would Expect” Guide to Technology to learn more about this high-demand field.

Online Tuition Comparison

Total tuition for an master’s degree in Information Technology at ANU is only $23,632. Large online colleges with course-based programs are 7% 47% higher and do not include fees or textbooks.(1) ANU tuition includes all fees (application, course, technology, graduation, etc.), textbooks, and lab equipment (where applicable).