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Transform the tech landscape and jumpstart your professional journey. Breakthroughs in information technology have reshaped virtually every aspect of modern life. People and businesses now interact, network, work together, and vie for success using ever-evolving digital networks, platforms, and smart devices.
For those looking to harness technology's power to create business impact, UMass Boston's Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) could be your ideal program. This curriculum blends technical expertise with business acumen, equipping you for leadership positions in IT management.
Through the Information Technology MS program, you will:
Gain expertise in cutting-edge technologies spanning software engineering, data science, cyber defense, and beyond
Build comprehensive business and management skills covering financial strategy, market analysis, program leadership, and team dynamics
Combine technical and business knowledge to address challenging issues, assess technology investments, and guide organizational strategy
Career Pathways
As an IT manager, oversee technical teams to maintain and optimize company infrastructure. Serve as a systems analyst to examine workflows and implement tech solutions. Or, steer digital transformation as a chief technology officer. An MS in Information Technology opens doors to these opportunities and more.
Potential roles include:
IT Specialist
Technology Manager
Systems Consultant
Business Analyst
Data Scientist
Chief Technology Officer
International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited, U.S. university-level bachelor’s degree program. Most international 4-year degrees are recognized as being equivalent. Most international 3-year degrees, including the Indian Bachelor of Arts, Sciences and Commerce degrees, are not considered to be equivalent.
All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency. Students can demonstrate proficiency by submitting the following exams:
TOEFL (90)
TOEFL PBT (600)
IELTS (6.5)
PTE (61)