AACSB-Accredited Zeigler College of Business at Bloomsburg University

Information Technology (MS)

Bloomsburg University’s Master of Science in Information Technology (MS) program prepares you to be a leader and innovator in high-demand career fields.

Degrees & Offerings
  • M.S.
Format Option(s)
  • Online
Department
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Program Contact
Chair of the Technology, Analytics, and Workforce Learning, Associate Professor
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ithin the Zeigler College of Business, the MS in IT program empowers you to leverage technology to achieve management objectives, identify business opportunities and solve business problems.

In this accelerated program, you’ll be equipped with the skills needed to integrate and innovate rapidly evolving global information technology within a business environment and gain an edge in this lucrative and growing field.

Key Features

BU's MSIT program features a unque blend of managerial and technological influence
  • 100% Online
  • Accelerated, 6-week courses for working professionals; non-traditional learners
  • 30 credit hours: Complete in less than 1 year or work at your own pace
  • AACSB-accredited
  • The MS IT program will prepare you to be a leader and innovator in high-demand career fields. Our graduates are prepared to advance their careers in Analytics and Business Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Project Management, and Application Development.
  • Simple admission process - We do not require GRE/GMAT tests for admission. Across the nation, the need for highly trained IT professionals is growing daily - 17% job growth in IT-related fields through 2026 and Median n IT Salary - $86K (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Courses and Curriculum

Required Core Courses - 21 credits

ITM 510 Business Application Development and Evaluation 
ITM 512 Web & Mobile Development for Business 
ITM 522 Data Science for Business 
ITM 530 Enterprise Networks Architectures, Platforms and Security 
ITM 570 Managing Innovation and Projects 
ITM 590 Strategic Information Technology Management 
ITM 592 Data Management for Business Intelligence

Elective Specialty Courses - 6 credits

Select any two (2)
MGMT 515 Principled Leadership, Ethics, & Professional Development  
MGMT 567 Managing People in Organizations  
ITM 550 E-Business Technologies for the Global World  
ITM 598 Special Topics in IT  
BUSED 521 Business Research  
INSTECH 548 Learning Analytics 

Thesis/Capstone Experience - 3 credits

ITM 594IT Practicum

Requirements:

  • Application 
  • College transcripts
  • Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of goals
  • No GMAT/GRE

The Husky Difference

 AACSB-accredited schools have the highest quality faculty, relevant and challenging curriculum, and provide educational and career opportunities not found at other schools.
Accreditation
Many top, global corporations only recruit from AACSB-accredited schools. Those grads are offered better, more competitive salaries.
17.4%
Expected Job Growth
in IT-related fields nationally through 2026
$86K
Median IT Salary
According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Careers

Regionally and across the nation, the need for highly trained Information Technology professionals is vast and growing daily. Our graduates are prepared to advance their careers in: analytics and business intelligence, big data, cybersecurity, software engineering, IT project management, cloud computing, block chain, health informatics, innovation and other rapidly growing IT fields.

Potential Job Opportunities

  • Computer and Information Research Scientist
  • IT Analyst
  • Chief Information Officer
  • Database Administrator
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • IT Project Manager
  • Data Modeling
  • Warehousing and Database Administration

Top Skills Employers are Looking For

  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Analytical Abilities
  • Creativity and Problem Solving
  • Project Management

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Emily Jackson '22

I wanted a program that would allow me to seamlessly continue my education, and Bloomsburg University's M.S in I.T program offered that through their 4+1 program. Halfway through completing my master's degree, I was offered a full-time position and still had the flexibility to train for and begin my new career. I wouldn't have had the opportunity to earn my master's while starting a new chapter in my life anywhere else.

Emily Jackson, '21/'22
MSIT
Emily Jackson '22

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