Information Technology (MSIT)

The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program seeks to provide students with a technical curriculum that covers a wide range of information technology (IT) topics. It is designed for those who are called upon to develop, implement, and operate information systems in a variety of organizations.

Graduates of the program will have a broad technical understanding of current and emerging technologies in the IT field, a familiarity with systems engineering concepts, and a solid foundation in the technological basis of the Internet. They will also have a greater grasp of current and future effects of the convergence of computer systems and telecommunications systems technologies.

In order to ensure that students gain the maximum benefit from such a curriculum, applicants to the MS in Information Technology program are required to have both an academic background in engineering, physical science, computer science, or mathematical disciplines and substantive, practical experience in IT.

A major goal of University of Maryland University College's Graduate School is to provide high-quality professional programs at the graduate level. All graduate programs are accessible and flexible, and place special emphasis on teaching excellence. To meet the needs of students, the course schedule includes classroom courses on evenings and weekends as well as distance education (DE) courses available over the Internet.

All MSIT courses are offered via distance education. This option offers students who are deployed or need to adjust their busy schedules the opportunity to continue their progress toward the degree even when they are unable to attend face-to-face classes.

For more information please contact the program director.

Study plan for students who started prior to Fall 2007