Demand for computer and information systems managers is expected to grow as businesses expand their digital platforms.1 Colorado Technical University’s Master of Science in Information Technology program is designed to help you develop technical and strategic leadership skills to design and manage IT systems and programs.

The online Master's in Information Technology core courses provide you with an opportunity to develop a foundation in strategic management, project management, network infrastructure management, enterprise system architecture, systems security management, and enterprise data management technology.

• Program Credits: 48
• Each Course Length: 5 Weeks

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program is designed to provide students with a strong computing and essential managerial background as well as systematic, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills that enable them to contribute as a knowledgeable professional to a variety of information technology related technical roles, including but not limited to Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer Systems Analysts, Information Security Analysts, and Computer Network Architects.

The MSIT degree includes core curriculum designed to provide the relevant and advanced instruction in a set of information technology (IT) subjects such as the computer technologies and their applications for strategic management, project management, network infrastructure management, enterprise system architecture, security, and data management.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Through innovative industry-current curricula and technology-enabled student-centered teaching, the College of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology empowers students to become motivated, creative, ethical, and skillful professionals who can resolve challenges in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology in order to meet the needs of the digital economy.

For the 11th consecutive year, CTU’s online Master of Science in Information Technology degree programs are ranked among the Best Online Master's in Computer Information Technology Programs by U.S. News & World Report.*

*CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs.

Learning Outcomes

MSIT Program Learning Outcomes:

• Analyze complex computing problems and user needs, and apply advanced technologies to produce computing-based solutions to complex computing-based systems.
• Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to design, implement, and evaluate advanced computing-based solutions to meet the requirements in the context of Information Technology.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts and in writing Information Technology topics to conduct and communicate results of applications research.