About the course

The Rensselaer M.S. in Information Technology balances the study of management strategies and technology leadership with advanced course work in an IT concentration. Students complete a suite of core and capstone courses and also select three to five additional courses to complete their concentrations. Professional and research tracks are offered for the M.S. in IT degree.The M.S. in IT Master?s Capstone course integrates the knowledge and professional practice of IT core and concentration courses. The Capstone utilizes an Information Technology Team Project with a real organization to practice the major concepts of the IT master?s degree. The Team Project involves strategic and business planning, systems development, and technology implementation. Expertise in database systems, data analytics, networking, software design, decision sciences, management of technology, human computer interaction, and ethics are applied within a framework of global e-business strategy.Demonstrate core knowledge in Database Systems, Data Analytics, Software Design and Engineering, Management of Technology and Human Computer Interaction. Demonstrate detailed knowledge in one or more ITWS domain areas. Communicate effectively with colleagues, both technical and non-technical. Demonstrate professionalism in the execution of IT projects or research (Professional Track). Demonstrate proficiency in research methods and analysis (Research Track). Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Troy
Summer (May), 2024	Troy
Fall (August), 2024	Troy
Spring (January), 2025	Troy
Summer (May), 2025	Troy
Fall (August), 2025	Troy
Spring (January), 2026	Troy
Summer (May), 2026	Troy

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

The minimum requirement for admission consideration to Rensselaer’s graduate programs is the completion and award of a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree or the U.S. equivalent. If an applicant is uncertain of the U.S. bachelor’s degree equivalency of his/her degree, he/she may wish to obtain an academic credential evaluation from a U.S.-based credential evaluation agency, such as WES.TOEFL score of 230 CBT/88 iBT/570 PBT IELTS 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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