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
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- M.S.
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- Online
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- College
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Chair of the Department of Instructional Technology, Technical Leadership, and Information and Technology Management, Associate Professor
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Interim AVP for Technology
Within 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
- 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
- Affordable tuition
- Application does not require GRE/GMAT test
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
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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Information Technology Contacts
Interim AVP for Technology
Chair of the Department of Instructional Technology, Technical Leadership, and Information and Technology Management, Associate Professor