About the course

This Master of Science in Information Technology (IT) will prepare you to enter or continue in the information technology workforce, building core skills that are widely applicable to many areas of IT, science, engineering, industry, business, and research.

　　This degree is flexible and is designed to help students to build both broad skills and specialization in the areas of information technology, cybersecurity, programming, and database design and management. The students will be able to take foundational courses in each of these four areas and then be able to further customize their degree by taking additional electives in the focus area of their choice. The degree will culminate in a capstone course experience where students will be able to apply their new knowledge to real design challenges in Information Technology.

　　This program is designed for students with STEM backgrounds, including engineering, information technology, information systems, or computer science, gained through the successful completion of an undergraduate degree or other professional experience.

　　As a graduate, you will be prepared to contribute to a wide variety of IT areas in both academia and professional practice including areas of network administration, cloud computing, cybersecurity, programming, and database design and management.

　　Student Learning Outcomes

　　Information Technologies

　　Demonstrate the ability to apply the practices of network management, data management, software engineering, programming, and cybersecurity to information technology design and management.

　　Concepts: Network management, virtual LAN, file share services, raid, access control, reliable systems, round robin, cloud computing, the server environment, application of mathematical models for decision-making, and resource management.

　　Competencies: Students will be able to evaluate and analyze how aspects of information technology relate to design and practice. Students will be able to analyze how these choices impact the function of an information technology system and be able to integrate information technologies to create solutions to common and novel environments. Students will also understand the ethical implications of information technology design of systems and describe how these provide the guiding principles of practice.

　　Assessment Methods: Similar to the continuous improvement process used in other programs in the College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences, courses are identified as supporting the learning outcome, strongly supporting the outcome, or marked as a culminating experience. Four courses are currently marked as supporting the outcome directly, three courses are marked as strongly supporting the outcome, and one class is marked as a culminating experience. Required (core) courses are specifically noted - the rest of the courses are electives. Strongly supporting coursework includes Information Technology Networks (core course), Systems Administration, and Information Security, while supporting courses also include Cloud Computing and Web Technologies. The capstone (core course) is a culminating experience for this learning outcome. Student artifacts are identified for assessment and scored according to a faculty-designed rubric. Student performance is periodically assessed by a faculty curriculum and continuous improvement committee. Course learning outcomes and program objectives are assessed periodically by both faculty and an industrial advisory board.

　　Measures: Students will complete, across several courses, multiple homework projects and oral presentations of their work, in addition to the standard testing used to score mastery of learning objectives. 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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$43,167

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Flagstaff
Fall (August), 2024	Flagstaff
Spring (January), 2025	Flagstaff
Fall (August), 2025	Flagstaff
Spring (January), 2026	Flagstaff

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Northern Arizona University

Applicants must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale for their bachelor’s degree to be considered for regular admission. Admitted students are expected to have undergraduate educational experiences, including general education studies, that are similar to those required for a baccalaureate at Northern Arizona University.

　　Applicants who have earned their degree(s) from an international institution must submit official transcripts directly from the university or college. The transcripts must be in the original language of the country accompanied by an English translation. If the degree awarded and the date of award is not on the transcripts, applicants must also include a separate degree certificate document.

　　All transcripts become the official property of the university and cannot be returned. Failure to provide complete information may delay your admission decision.

　　Test - Minimum score

　　TOEFL iBT - 80

　　DuoLingo - 105

　　IELTS - 6.5

　　All international students must purchase NAU student health insurance. Exceptions may be made only for sponsored students who have adequate health insurance provided by the government or a sponsoring agency, or for students whose parents or spouse have health insurance coverage through their employment in the United States. Private policies are not accepted.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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