Degree Overview: Master of Information Technology Degree Program
Majors Overview July 11, 2015This article talks about Master of Information Technology degree programs and their education requirements, coursework, career choices, job and wage outlook, and continuing education choices.
Master of Information Technology Programs
Coursework in a Master of Information Technology is devised to give enrolled students useful exposure to modern practices and state-of-the-art technologies in information technology. Coursework combines hands-on learning sessions and exploration of research methods in software, computer hardware, and networking. A final project or thesis may mark the culmination of the program.
Education Requirements
Admission criteria typically require incoming students to hold a baccalaureate degree. In some schools, prospective students are required to have completed courses in statistics apart from holding baccalaureate degrees in related fields of study such as industrial engineering, computer science, library science and information technology.
Coursework
Program coursework comprises elements of information security, telecommunications, decision support systems, telecommunications, networking and business information systems. Core coursework may cover topic areas such as:
•Database management systems
•Software design
•Software for the Internet
•Protocols of network architecture
•Java programming
•Computer systems
•Telecommunications
•Electronic commerce
•Computer-based systems
•Database concepts and information systems
Career Choices
Program graduates gain expertise in the efficient transmission, storage and analysis of data and can seek possible career options in:
•Computer auditing
•Corporate computer systems analysis
•Public accounting firms
•Risk management
Job and Wage Outlook
Over the 2012 – 2022 decade, a 15% job growth rate has been predicted for computer and information systems managers (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). The growth projection is due to a predicted increase in IT security and systems upgrades. In May 2012, these managers brought in an average annual wage of $120,950 (BLS).
Continuing Education Choices
Program graduates may seek continuing education by earning doctoral degrees in accounting information systems and information technology, such as a Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) in Information Technology. Coursework covers subject areas such as database systems, computer networks, and software engineering, and could lead to careers in academia or research.
