The master's of information technology degree focuses on the applied aspects of technologies and practices used to provide digital services to customers within industry. These focus areas range from telecommunications, software development, cyber security, 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 this program require students to organize into work groups, complete collective assignments, and practice peer leadership to accomplish goals. Graduates of this program should be capable of analyzing and solving complex technological issues and feel comfortable assuming managerial or executive roles in industry.

Admission

An applicant seeking to pursue graduate study may be admitted as either a degree-seeking or non-degree seeking student. Policies and procedures of Graduate Studies govern the process of Graduate admission. These may be found in the Graduate Studies section of the online catalog.

For more information on admission to a graduate certificate program at KU, see the policy on Admission to Graduate Study.  Applications may be submitted at gradapply.ku.edu/apply.

The master of science degree in information technology (M.S.I.T.) is designed for information technology (IT) professionals in the Kansas City area. Courses are offered in the evening on the Edwards Campus, which is conveniently located in Johnson County. The M.S.I.T.  program is intended for students with a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, computer information systems, computer engineering, or a related field for their advanced studies, or for those who seek additional academic studies for professional growth or career advancement. A student with good preparation in other fields of engineering, mathematics, business, or science may qualify by taking appropriate additional undergraduate courses. Such courses normally do not count toward the graduate degree. All applications are subject to department review prior to acceptance.

Admissions Requirements:

1. Online application: gradapply.ku.edu/apply
2. Application fee
3. An official copy of transcripts
4. Three letters of recommendation
5. Current professional résumé
6. Statement of purpose
7. An undergraduate degree in a computing or related discipline with a GPA of 2.75 or better
8. For applicants with at least two years of practical work experience in IT, no GRE scores will be required. For those who would like to take the GRE exam, the requirements are as follows: 146+ verbal, 155+ quantitative (mean GRE: 152 verbal, 163 quantitative).
9. International applicants must meet KU’s English proficiency, visa and financial support document requirement