At ACU, our nationally recognized online degree programs are designed for busy working adults just like you. Our programs are intentionally structured to allow you to balance work, life and other commitments. As a student of ACU Online, you are part of a vibrant, virtual, Christ-centered community.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The field of Information Technology is growing quickly, with specialty areas such as cybersecurity analysis expected to grow 31% through 2029 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) from ACU Online is designed for the working IT professional who holds an undergraduate degree in IT. Non-IT working professionals and career changers are also invited to enroll in the MSIT, where they will complete prerequisite IT coursework prior to beginning the MSIT program.

FORMAT

100% online

With five courses in cybersecurity, our Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) is designed around this central pillar of technology and provides instruction that runs parallel to professional certifications. The MSIT courses are industry-aligned, equipping students to be high-performers.

TIMEFRAME

36 hours

24 months

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

Strategic IT Leadership

Technical Project Management

Enterprise Architectures and Systems

System Certification & Accreditation

+ Common Job Titles

+ Certifications

+ Admission Requirements

• Chief Information Officer (CIO)
• Business Analyst
• IT Administrator
• Computer Systems Analyst
• Project Manager

Curriculum can prepare you for the following certifications:

• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Axelos Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification

To be considered for admission, students must:

• Complete the online program application accompanied by a non-refundable processing fee.
• Have at least 1 year of demonstrated full-time work experience.
• Submit official transcripts showing earned bachelor's from a regionally accredited college or university or the equivalent.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, probationary status may be granted to applicants with a 2.5 – 2.9 GPA. The program director will evaluate applications on a case-by-case basis.
• Submit a current resume and purpose statement addressing career goals.
• Have completed course prerequisites which include programming, databases, networking, and statistics.
• International applicants will be required to provide TOEFL scores (if applicable) and transcript assessment for degrees completed outside of the United States.

No GRE or GMAT required.

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