Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems

Information Technology, Master of Science


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Information Technology plays a critical role in our daily life controlling most aspects of our digital communication, banking, social media, investments, research, and so much more.  Information Technology governs the organization and setup of the infrastructure that our computer networks rely on, the database warehousing systems that enable our access to our data, the cybersecurity processes that are needed to ensure the safety of our information and systems, and the programming that is necessary to put our modern systems of knowledge together quickly and effectively.

The Master of Science in Information Technology program will enable students to build mastery in information technology, cybersecurity, programming, and database design and management.  Graduates will be prepared to contribute to a wide variety of IT areas in both academia and professional practice.

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems

Information Technology, Master of Science


Careers

What Can I Do with a Master of Science in Information Technology?

The Master of Science in Information Technology degree program prepares graduates for careers in a wide variety of areas in the application of information technology to science, engineering, industry, and business.
 
This degree gives you the background to design, implement, and secure networks, databases and software applications, as well as a foundational and advanced background in data mining, cloud-based systems, web application development, and high-performance computing.

Career opportunities that might be pursued:
  • Data Scientist
  • Database Administrator
  • Database Developer
  • IT Manager
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Engineer
  • Software/Application Developer
  • Software Development Manager
  • Software Tester, Engineer, Architect
  • Support Analyst
  • System Administrator
  • System Analyst
  • Technical Consultant
  • Technology Specialist

With further education, one of these paths is possible:
  • Researcher
  • University Professor

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems

Information Technology, Master of Science


University Requirements

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems

Information Technology, Master of Science


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 30
Major GPA 3.0
Additional Admission Requirements

Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

Research Individualized research may be required by chosen emphasis or offered as an option.
Additional Fees/Program Fees Required
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Purpose Statement

This Master of Science in Information Technology (IT) will prepare you to enter or continue in the information technology workforce, building core skills that are widely applicable to many areas of IT, science, engineering, industry, business, and research.

This degree is flexible and is designed to help students to build both broad skills and specialization in the areas of information technology, cybersecurity, programming, and database design and management. The students will be able to take foundational courses in each of these four areas and then be able to further customize their degree by taking additional electives in the focus area of their choice.  The degree will culminate in a capstone course experience where students will be able to apply their new knowledge to real design challenges in Information Technology.

This program is designed for students with STEM backgrounds, including engineering, information technology, information systems, or computer science, gained through the successful completion of an undergraduate degree or other professional experience.

As a graduate, you will be prepared to contribute to a wide variety of IT areas in both academia and professional practice including areas of network administration, cloud computing, cybersecurity, programming, and database design and management.

Student Learning Outcomes

Information TechnologiesCybersecurityProgrammingDatabases

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems

Information Technology, Master of Science


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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems

Information Technology, Master of Science


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