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 the 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 30 semester hours. In addition, 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 twelve 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 State University.

Curriculum Guide: MSIT Curriculum Guide

Contact Information

For program-related questions:

Qingan Zeng, Ph.D.
Chairperson & Program Coordinator
Department of Computer Systems Technology
College of Science and Technology
qzeng@ncat.edu
336-285-3148

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
Extended Campus
online@ncat.edu
336-285-3798 or 888-498-6752 (Toll-Free)

Toni McRae
Business Services Coordinator
Extended Campus
online@ncat.edu
336-285-3811 or 888-498-6752 (Toll-Free)