Master of Science in Information Technology
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The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) degree program prepares students to pursue technical, as well as management careers in all employment sectors. The program emphasizes acquisition of sound theoretical concepts with intensive "hands-on" experience in the area of information technology. The courses are taught by faculty with high level expertise gained through their research activity, affiliations with industry and professional experience.
Specializations (or Careers)
- Computer Networking and Communications
- Computer Security
- Web Technologies
- Digital Media Technologies
- Database Management
Admission Requirements
An applicant may be given unconditional admission to the MSIT Program if he/she possesses a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. If an applicant does not meet the above stated admission requirements, he/she may be admitted conditionally.
Program Requirements
The Master of Science in Information Technology offers two options: the thesis option and the course work option. The thesis option requires a minimum of 30 semester hours. The course work option requires a minimum of 36 semester hours. The course work option requires students to pass a comprehensive examination. In addition, at least fifty percent (50%) of the credits counted toward the Master of Science in Information Technology degree must be numbered 700 and above and students must maintain and complete the Master of Science in Information Technology program with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better on a scale of 4.0. Up to six semester hours of graduate work may be transferred from another university, provided it was not a part of any prior undergraduate degree requirement. The course content must adequately replace current graduate offerings in the student’s curriculum. Transfer credits should be at a level comparable to 600 or 700 level courses at North Carolina A&T.
Curriculum Guide: Graduate Handbook and MSIT Curriculum Guide
Contact Information
For program related questions:
Dr. Qingan Zeng, Program Coordinator
College of Science and Technology
qzeng@ncat.edu
336-285-3148
or
Dr. Clay Gloster, Chair
Department of Computer Systems Technology
College of Science and Technology
cgloster@ncat.edu
336-285-3134
For assistance with the admissions process:
The Graduate College
grad@ncat.edu
336-285-2366
For assistance with the registration process:
Trevor Taylor, Student Services Coordinator
Instructional Technology Services and Distance Education
taylort@ncat.edu
336-285-3798 or (888) 498-6752 (Toll Free)
Or
Toni McRae, Business Services Coordinator
Instructional Technology Services and Distance Education
mcraet@ncat.edu
336-285-3811 or (888) 498-6752 (Toll Free)