University Park,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Information Technology in University Park United States | Governors State University
Governors State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,388
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Information Technology sector faces a significant gap in high-quality expertise. By pursuing your Master of Science in Information Technology (MS in IT) at Governors State University, you'll equip yourself for sought-after leadership roles in this dynamic field. Our faculty bring real-world experience and professional certifications to the classroom, ensuring you develop the competencies needed to thrive across all IT disciplines.
Here's why Governors State's MS in IT program stands out:
Not only does Governors State offer the most budget-friendly graduate tuition in the Chicago region, but it's also among just three public universities locally providing an IT graduate degree - giving you access to top-tier education at an unbeatable value.
Chicago's tech employment market is experiencing explosive growth, with 30,050 new positions created in 2023 and a remarkable 73% surge in cutting-edge areas like 5G and AI, according to CompTIA's industry report from Downers Grove.
Flex your learning with our adaptable course options, available online, on-campus, or through hybrid formats to fit your personal schedule.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
The minimum admission requirements for the proposed program is having earned a BS in the field of Information Technology (or related fields). It is beneficial for an applicant to have a minimum of two years of professional work experience in order to make sure that prospective candidates can grasp the underlying concepts that provide the foundation for program concentrations.
If a student does not meet the admission/prerequisite requirements, they may be granted conditional admission to complete the following five undergraduate level (or equivalent) prerequisite courses:
CPSC-4342 CPSC - 4342 Introduction to Computer Networks (3)
CPSC-4570 CPSC - 4570 Windows Systems (3)
CPSC-4580 CPSC - 4580 Information Security (3)
Upon completion of the five courses listed above and with the approval from the program advisor, a perspective student will be allowed to enroll into the program.
International Students must meet the university language requirement for admission to the university. Applicants must take either Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Pearson Test of English (PTE).
- For the IELTS, applicants must meet the minimum acceptable score of 6.0 academic version.
- TOEFL Exam scores: Paper - 550; Listening - 55; Reading - 54; Writing - 58; Computer Internet - 213; Listening - 21; Reading - 24; Writing - 21; Internet (iBT) - 80: Listening - 20; Speaking - 20; Reading - 20; Writing - 20.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Exam score 53: Listening - 53; Speaking - 53; Reading - 53; Writing - 53.
Tuition
USD
14,388