Information Technology: Graduate Academic Information

Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)

The MSIT curriculum focuses on the applied aspects of technologies and practices used to provide digital services to customers within the industry.

These focus areas range from telecommunications, software development, cybersecurity, systems management, policy construction, and legal/regulatory concerns around tech use in an evolving world.

Graduate students are expected to learn and demonstrate competency in solving real-world problems with real-world technologies.

Additionally, courses in the program require students to organize into work groups, complete collective assignments, and practice peer leadership to accomplish goals.

Graduates of the program will be able to analyze and solve complex technological issues and feel comfortable assuming managerial or executive roles in their organizations.

Learn more about the Master of Science in Information Technology in the KU Catalog.

Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity

The Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity is a 12-credit graduate-level certificate designed to provide advanced knowledge of information security concepts, governance, and fundamental and emerging technologies in network security and computer systems security, as well as proficiency in security policies, procedures, risk management, and audit.

The purpose of this graduate certificate is to offer a practitioner-oriented credential in the information security area to students who are seeking an opportunity for more focused study.

Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity in the KU Catalog.

Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering and Management

The Software Engineering and Management certificate program is designed primarily for industry practitioners who are involved in software engineering activities and who would like to enhance their formal education in software engineering and acquire the most modern development practices without completing a full master's degree.

The program is also for individuals who have a formal education in computing and who would like to acquire software engineering education to apply for software engineering positions.

Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering and Management in the KU Catalog.