IT professionals who have an understanding of business and the emerging emphasis on business analytics are in-demand now more than ever. Our online master’s in information technology explores the application of IT to business by delving into information technology, business analytics, and comprehensive management principles. Learn how to leverage existing and new-to-market IT and analytics tools to create business opportunities and how to use this information in business applications. An online master’s degree in information technology will mold you into an IT professional who has the expertise to acquire a leadership role at the forefront of business and technological innovations. WPI's online master's in information technology is currently offered 100% online for part-time and full-time students.
A Premier STEM Business Degree, More Affordable Tuition
There is a pressing need for engineers, scientists, and coders with business acumen and management skills. WPI is committed to making STEM education more attainable, and The Business School is doing its part by reducing its tuition for graduate programs. Today, a premier degree from WPI’s business school is more affordable than ever—meaning you can see a high return on investment from your degree even sooner.
The Business School, established at a premier technology-focused university, has world-class expertise and educational resources in technology and business, and thus is suitably poised to offer valuable graduate-level programs that prepare students to apply entrepreneurial thinking and transform into leadership roles.
Learning Outcomes for Master’s in Information Technology Online
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Gain an understanding of how to leverage existing and emerging information technology and analytics tools in business applications
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Understanding of policy, technology, and security of the organization
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Expand your Leadership skills to lead the technology and business innovations
Admissions Qualifications for Master’s in Information Technology Online
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with prior programming, statistics, and finance/accounting preparation, with a GPA of > 3.0
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GMAT/GRE’s are not required for this program
For specific application requirements, visit our admissions for online programs page.
If you do not have a bachelor's degree, please view our list of undergraduate programs.
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Curriculum
Program Requirements
WPI’s master’s in information technology online requires the completion of 33 credit hours, including core and specialty courses, as well as a capstone project.
We aim to develop highly-skilled IT professionals, which is why we offer four stackable specializations for students to choose from:
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Information Systems Design focuses on computer-based data management and design, covering data security and integrity, while also giving students a competitive understanding of how to create systems that optimize the user experience.
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Data Analytics prepares students to solve business problems and drive sales using machine learning, artificial intelligence, and market research.
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Digital Transformation equips students with the project management techniques needed to utilize existing and emerging information technology innovatively to create business opportunities.
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IT User Experience gives students an in-depth understanding of consumer behavior and how companies can benefit from research techniques like eye-tracking and emotion detection.
This program also includes two capstone courses that every student must complete to earn their degree. These allow students to integrate the technical skills, business theories, and STEM-based knowledge they’ve learned into a hands-on team project.
Courses
REQUIRED CORE COURSES
MIS 581. Information Technology Policy and Strategy
MIS 584. Business Intelligence
MIS 502. Data Management for Analytics
SPECIALIZATIONS
MSIT students must complete two of the following three-course specialties:
Specialty in Information Systems Design
MIS 571. Database Applications Development
MIS 582. Information Security Management
MIS 585. User Experience Design
Specialty in Data Analytics
MIS 587. Business Applications in Machine Learning
MKT 568. Data Mining Business Applications
Select one of the following:
MKT 565. Digital Marketing
MKT 562. Marketing Research
Specialty in Digital Transformation
MIS 500. Innovating with Information Systems
Select one of the following:
OIE 501. Designing Operations for Competitive Advantage
OIE 544. Supply Chain Analysis and Design
OIE 558. Designing and managing Lean Six Sigma Processes
Select one of the following:
MIS 576. Project Management
OBC 533. Negotiations
OBC 537. Leading Change
Specialty in IT User Experience
MKT 561. Consumer Behavior
MIS 583. User Experience Applications
MIS 586. User Experience Research Methods
CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE
Students must complete a two-course capstone project experience, as follows:
OBC 505. Teaming and Organizing for Innovation
BUS 596. Master of Science Capstone Project
Course Schedule for MS Information Technology Online
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- Diane M. Strong
- Professor and Department Head of Management Information Systems