Master of Science in Information Technology

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Technology is speeding ahead, and your organization—not to mention your résumé—needs to keep pace. Now, from virtually anywhere in the world, you can upgrade your data analytics, cybersecurity, IT, and management skills with a Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) from Heinz College.

That means you don’t need to be in Pittsburgh to learn from the best at Carnegie Mellon University. You don’t need to leave your job, or even your home. Our part-time delivery model pairs the flexibility of distance learning with the same access to world-class faculty enjoyed by our on-campus students. Teaching data-driven management strategies, technological expertise, and an interdisciplinary curriculum featuring three high-demand focus areas, we prepare you to lead digital transformation in your organization.

The student mix in our online IT master's program is a combination of high-performing, early career professionals and seasoned executives. It is typical, for example, for a software engineer and a pharmaceutical executive to work together, leading to career acceleration for both. If you are looking for a career boost with the latest skills, the brightest ideas, and the strongest networks available in an online program, then our online IT master's degree is for you.

The program offers flexibility in both curriculum and structure to meet the needs of working students. You can continue to work full-time while earning your degree part-time, allowing you to leverage your new knowledge and skills in real time.

Program Length

Six to Eight Semesters

Information Technology Tracks

Program Delivery

Online, Part-Time

Application Deadlines

To begin classes in late August, apply by June 1
To begin classes in early January, apply by November 1
To begin classes in mid-May, apply by March 1

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Cost of Attendance

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Master of Science in Information Technology Degree at a Glance

Curriculum

Our students learn skills they can apply immediately, concentrating in one of three high-demand areas.

MSIT Curriculum

Student Finances

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The Information Technology Management track of our online Master of Science in Information Technology program equips students with unmatched IT skills as well as innovative management and strategic tools, enabling our graduates to successfully deploy technologies to achieve business goals. Core courses in Database Management and Managing Digital Business provide the foundation, and a broad array of electives allow for specialization. With this combination of abilities, you will be highly coveted in this increasingly competitive field.

The Business Intelligence & Data Analytics track of our online Master of Science in Information Technology program meets organizations’ growing need to aggregate, analyze, and monetize big data.

This is the ideal program for experienced professionals who wish to remain on the job while advancing their careers in data analytics. Combining business strategy, analytics, IT, and communications classes, we train you with the elite skills you need to be competitive in this rapidly growing field.

Carnegie Mellon University and Heinz College are uniquely positioned to prepare the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.

The Information Security & Assurance track of the online Master of Science in Information Technology program equips you with a deep understanding of risk management, cybersecurity and data privacy. This program draws upon the expertise in security research, operations, and analysis from the world-famous CERT Division of Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute, giving students exposure to leading practitioners in the field.

The curriculum of our online cybersecurity master's degree is designed to suit professionals from non-technical areas as well as technical backgrounds.