With a Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Technology from Georgia Southern University, upgrade your IT and management skills to fill in-demand and well-paying roles, helping organizations leverage network, system and data technologies to advance their goals.
Locations
- Statesboro Campus (In Person, Hybrid and Online)
- Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield (In Person)
Why Earn an M.S. in Information Technology at Georgia Southern?
- Increase your competitiveness in a profession with great pay and high demand.
- Flexible program with hybrid and online learning opportunities.
- A focus on hands-on, industry-relevant learning experiences.
- Practice on cutting-edge equipment in interactive labs.
- 30 credit hours to completion in two years’ duration.
- Highly qualified MSIT graduates may be recommended to the Ph.D. program.
Give your IT career the edge it needs. Georgia Southern’s M.S. in Information Technology program connects you with next-level training in IT management, system design, networking, cybersecurity, data science and more while honing your leadership skills and research in emerging computing fields such as artificial intelligence and advanced computing.
Our program centers on active learning in our networking labs and well-equipped classrooms — hands-on environments for acquiring up-to-date, job-ready knowledge. You won’t just explore theories, though; you’ll practice key competencies through project-based interactions with the latest systems and technologies. Through electives and a final thesis or M.S. project, you’ll have room to delve into your interests and tailor the curriculum to your career goals.
As a graduate, you’ll experience high demand, joining alumni in IT roles at top employers like Microsoft, Intel, Cisco, American Express, Disney, Coca-Cola, Home Depot and Shell. You’ll also be positioned to grow your influence further in a doctoral program — a stepping stone for careers in academia and research.
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What Can You Do With an M.S. in Information Technology?
All organizations rely on IT for their daily operations, generating a strong and growing demand for highly trained professionals who can plan, implement, maintain and secure their computing systems and hardware infrastructure. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to fill a variety of roles in IT management, data management and storage, data science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and related areas in any industry.
Where our graduates work:
- American Express
- Apple
- Boeing
- Cisco
- Coca-Cola
- Disney
- Intel
- Microsoft
- Progressive
- Shell
- The Home Depot
- U.S. Army
What our graduates do:
- Automation engineer
- Computer network architect
- Credit and fraud risk analytics manager
- IT security analyst
- IT service technician
- Microsoft exchange engineer
- Program analyst
- Product manager
- Senior data analyst
- Software engineer
- Systems architect
What You’ll Learn
You’ll start with the big picture, learning about the latest computing technologies and IT management and how to integrate IT strategy with broader organizational goals. Then, you’ll dive into the details, building your knowledge of IT systems design, project management, digital security and current issues in the field.
Adding flexibility and focus, you’ll choose from 20+ different elective courses in data analytics, web and mobile security, information management, artificial intelligence and more to deepen your expertise in areas that support your career goals.
Integrating and extending your knowledge, you’ll examine a topic of interest in depth with a thesis or capstone project.
See the CurriculumBuild Your Experience
Whether you aspire to leadership, an advanced specialist role or research, you’ll prepare to step confidently into the job market through opportunities to hone your skills in hands-on, real-world contexts.
Internship
Earn credit while gaining valuable on-the-job experience, developing your skills and strengthening your résumé in a placement aligned with your career goals.
Networking Labs
Through extensive hands-on experience with the latest technologies and systems, you’ll practice problem-solving, configuring computing systems, managing communication networks, diagnosing problems and securing a risk-free learning environment.
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Explore essential information about our M.S. in Information Technology program, including application details, accreditation status, and licensing disclosures. Gain insight into the program’s credibility and requirements to help you start your journey toward success with the knowledge you need.
Applicants for the M.S. in Information Technology program must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in information technology, computer science, computer engineering, information systems or a closely related field of study.
If your bachelor’s degree is not in one of these fields, you must have at least two years of work experience in IT.
To apply, please submit:
- An online application. (There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee.)
- Official GRE or GMAT scores. (The GRE or GMAT exam may be waived if you have three or more years of work experience in IT or a closely related field.)
- Transcripts for all prior college- and graduate-level work. Copies can be uploaded with your application; foreign transcript evaluations must be received by the Office of Graduate Admissions; official transcript copies sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions will be required for admitted students.
International applicants must meet College of Graduate Studies English Proficiency requirements.
Application Deadlines
Students are admitted to begin in the fall and spring terms. The deadlines are:
Fall: Priority – March 1; Final – July 1
Spring: Priority – Oct. 1; Final – Nov. 15
Your application and all required documents must be received by the deadline.
Provisional Admission
A student may be granted provisional admission based upon the recommendation of the Master of Science in Information Technology Graduate Program Coordinator or Department Chair.
Contact Information:
Dr. Lei Chen
Graduate Program Director
lchen@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-1256
For students interested in proceeding directly from undergraduate to graduate studies, Georgia Southern offers a Master of Science in Information Technology Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s (MSIT-ABM) program.
The MSIT-ABM program integrates 124 credit hours from the B.S. in Information Technology into the 150 unique hours required across both undergraduate and graduate programs, thereby accelerating the completion of the MSIT program’s requirements. This option is available for both the thesis and non-thesis master’s in information technology tracks.
Learn More About Accelerated PathwaysPrepare for where you’re going. Start from wherever you are. At Georgia Southern, enjoy the flexibility of fully online courses that fit within your busy schedule, allowing you to study while you continue to work and earn. Online instructors weave interactive experiences into each course, ensuring you engage at a deeper level.
Our hybrid option lets you complete some courses online and others in the classroom for an education tailored to your unique needs.
About Our Online ProgramsFor All Online Programs
Federal law requires colleges and universities to make certain disclosures to prospective students of these programs. These disclosures include information on the University’s authority to operate outside of Georgia, complaint processes, adverse actions and refunds.
For required disclosures in general with regard to online programs offered by the University, visit the Office of Legal Affairs website.
Georgia Southern University is proud to partner with Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield to provide graduate courses on post in Hinesville and Savannah. This allows you to earn your M.S. in Information Technology and prepare for your future without leaving base.
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Our faculty are exceptionally skillful pioneers in IT education. They are renowned for their expertise and leadership in the field and are firmly committed to academic excellence and student success. The National Science Foundation recently awarded a team led by Professor Yiming Ji, the department chair, a grant to study strategies that foster lifelong success in IT careers.
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Department of Information Technology
Georgia Southern University
P.O. Box 8150 Statesboro, GA 30460
Phone: 912-478-ITIT (4848)
Fax: 912478-7883
ITMajors@georgiasouthern.edu