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Level Up Your I.T. Degree
You’ll need more than certifications to take your career to the next level. NSU's top ranked Master of Science in Information Technology helps you differentiate yourself from other candidates in a competitive technology market. Our degree gives you the opportunity to focus on what interests you the most. You’ll graduate with greater technology fluency and the soft skills needed to work among and with leadership teams.
Proficient math and technical skills will help drive your success in NSU’s M.S. in Information Technology program. You’ll build on existing skills and experience to gain advanced knowledge of organizational information systems, application and security technologies, and systems infrastructure. In addition to five core courses, your curriculum will include courses in the concentration of your choice.
Choose From Four I.T. Concentrations
Why Earn Your M.S. in Information Technology at NSU?
Fast Track
Advance your future with new 8-week courses and complete your degree in 1 year.
NSA Recognition
The security concentration is recognized by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and its affiliated federal agencies.
STEM Designation
An integrated approach to learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
The National Security Agency (NSA) and its affiliated federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)/National Initiative on Cybersecurity Education (NICE), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Defense Office of the Chief Information Officer (DoD-CIO), and US Cyber Command (CYBERCOM), have designated NSU as a National Center of Academic Excellence (NCAE) in Cybersecurity and have certified that NSU’s curriculum in cybersecurity meets or exceeds the requirements and standards expected of a leader in cybersecurity education.
Quick Facts
Curriculum
NSU’s M.S. in Information Technology is 30 total credits (10 courses) to complete. 8 week courses are available, so you can earn your degree in 1 year.
Start Dates
All College of Computing and Engineering master's degree programs begin in August, January, and May.
Delivery Options
Classes for the M.S. in Information Technology program are offered online or at our Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus.
Tuition
Visit the Tuition and Fees page for more information.
Career Outcomes
Did You Know?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 12% from 2018-2028. Computing and technology occupations also have higher than average median salaries.
Learning Outcomes
A graduate with an M.S. in Information Technology will have the ability to:
- Communicate information technology concepts, designs, and solutions effectively and professionally
- Apply knowledge of information technology to produce effective designs and solutions for specific problems
- Identify, analyze, and synthesize professional literature relating to the field of information technology
- Use current technologies, tools, software systems, modern computing platforms, and apply best practices to develop real-world solutions for specific problems (e.g., applications, deployments, etc.)
Information Technology Curriculum
Program Sheet Prerequisite Courses*
Credits
MSIT 501
Foundations of Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms (MSIT 501 / Credits: 3 )
3
Core Courses (15 credits)
Credits
ISEC 615
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity (ISEC 615 / Credits: 3 )
3
MSIT 653
Telecommunications and Computer Networking (MSIT 653 / Credits: 3 )
3
MSIT 630
Database Systems (MSIT 630 / Credits: 3 )
3
MSIT 650
Platform Technologies (MSIT 650 / Credits: 3 )
3
MSIT 660
Software Development (MSIT 660 / Credits: 3 )
3
Application Development Concentration (9 credits)
Credits
CISC 668
Mobile Application Development (CISC 668 / Credits: 3 )
3
CISC 685
Interaction Design (CISC 685 / Credits: 3 )
3
MSIT 665
Web Services (MSIT 665 / Credits: 3 )
3
Artificial Intelligence Application Concentration (12 credits)
Credits
MMIS 621
Project Management (MMIS 621 / Credits: 3 )
3
MMIS 671
Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MMIS 671 / Credits: 3 )
3
MMIS 677
Technology Management (MMIS 677 / Credits: 3 )
3
MSIT 675
Deep Learning (MSIT 675 / Credits: 3 )
3
Cybersecurity Management Concentration (9 credits)
Credits
ISEC 635
Information Security Operations Management (ISEC 635 / Credits: 3 )
3
ISEC 655
Information Security Governance (ISEC 655 / Credits: 3 )
3
ISEC 675
Governance System Auditing (ISEC 675 / Credits: 3 )
3
Data Analytics Concentration (9 credits)
Credits
MMIS 642
Data Warehousing (MMIS 642 / Credits: 3 )
3
MMIS 643
Data Mining (MMIS 643 / Credits: 3 )
3
MMIS 671
Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MMIS 671 / Credits: 3 )
3
Customize Your Degree Option (15 credits)
Customize your degree with 5 open electives to dive deeper in your area of interest and diversify your skillset. Select a mix of courses from concentrations and/or electives. ( )
Electives (3 credits each)
Students select any 600-level courses at the college prefixed MMIS, MSIT, or ISEC (except MMIS 630 or ISEC 600, 620, 640, 650, or 660) ( )
*This program is designed for students with undergraduate majors in science, math, engineering, or business. In addition, applicants must have knowledge of structured programming in a modern, high-level language, as well as assembly language and computer organization. Applicants who do not have adequate academic backgrounds may be required to take the 500-level graduate prerequisite course during the first term of the program.
Courses at the 500 level, when required, must be completed prior to taking courses at the 600 level. All 500-level courses must be completed with a grade of ‘B’ or higher to continue in the information technology degree program.
For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.
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