Master of Science in Information Technology

• Master

  Degree

• English

  Language of instructions

• 1.5 years

  Years of study

• Full-time

  Study mode

• United States, Salem

  Location

American National University’s new Master of Science in Information Technology (MS-IT) provides IT professionals with the advanced knowledge to manage the increasingly complex information systems in use today. Students in this program will gain a broad technical understanding of current and emerging technologies in the industry, a familiarity with systems engineering concepts, and a solid foundation in net-centric computing. They will also have a firm grasp of current and future effects of the convergence of the telecommunications, media, and information technology sectors. Faculty with both academic credentials and industry experience provide a practical perspective. Under their expert guidance, students will study real-world problems and opportunities with software-intensive systems, and learn methods to evaluate, adopt, and exploit emerging technologies. MS-IT students will be working closely with fellow IT professionals to complete class assignments within teams, in order to prepare students for the real-world work environment and build their professional networks. Possible career paths for MS-IT graduates include: Network Administrator Network Architect IT Manager Chief Technology Officer Network and Security Engineer Web Developer, Integration Engineer Network and Systems Administrator