Master of Science in Information Technology
American National University's Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) is designed for IT professionals seeking advanced knowledge to manage today's increasingly complex information systems. The program emphasizes practical application, helping students strengthen their ability to evaluate, manage, and optimize technology-driven environments.
Advanced High-Tech and Real-World IT Training.
American National University’s Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) is designed for IT professionals seeking advanced knowledge to manage today’s increasingly complex information systems. The program emphasizes practical application, helping students strengthen their ability to evaluate, manage, and optimize technology-driven environments.
Students learn from faculty who bring both academic expertise and real-world industry experience in information technology. Coursework focuses on real-world challenges and opportunities involving software-intensive systems, as well as methods for assessing, adopting, and leveraging emerging technologies. Throughout the program, students collaborate with other IT professionals on team-based assignments, preparing for workplace realities while building valuable professional connections.
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
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.
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 3% – 62% 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).
(1) Online tuition pages on the internet at:
- https://www.liberty.edu/student-financial-services/basic-costs/, $615 PG part time credit, plus fees & textbooks (Viewed 10/22/24)
- https://www.snhu.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid/online, $637/ch PG, plus fees & textbooks (viewed 10/22/24)
- https://www.waldenu.edu/, $555/qch MS CYB/IT, plus fees & textbooks (viewed 10/22/24)
- https://www.umgc.edu/tuition-financial-assistance/tuition, $659 PG for out-of-state students plus fees & textbooks (viewed 10/22/24)
- https://www.purdueglobal.edu/tuition-financial-aid/undergraduate-graduate-tuition-and-fees, $420-700/qch for PG for out-of-state students, plus fees & textbooks (viewed 10/22/24)
- https://www.south.edu/admissions/financial-aid/tuition-and-fees/, tuition based on load of credits per term, most programs are $3200/quarter for 6-9 credits, PG programs are estimated at 1 course per term, plus fees & textbooks (viewed 10/22/24)
- https://www.sullivan.edu/tuition-costs, all programs listed separately, plus fees & textbooks (viewed 10/22/24)
- https://www.capella.edu/tuition-financial-aid/tuition-fees/, PG $450-830/qch plus fees & textbooks (viewed 10/22/24)
- https://www.devry.edu/tuition-financial-aid/tuition-and-expenses.html, $776/ch PG, plus fees & textbooks (viewed 10/23/24)
Required Courses
All program admission criteria must be satisfied prior to admission to the program.
*All students enrolled in the program must complete 50 hours of practicum training each term.
For all courses: See catalog for complete course descriptions and prerequisites.
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