School of Information Technology
Refine your skillset in software development, infrastructure support, or business analysis.
Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)
Amidst the evolving landscape of global organizations, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 13% growth in the information technology sector from 2016 to 2026, encompassing roles such as software developers, systems analysts, infrastructure and network engineers, information security specialists, and IT project management experts.
Total Terms
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School Program
MSIT
Specialty Tracks
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Description
FUSE’s Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) responds to this growing demand, offering a fully online program designed for completion in just 18 months. Our program is intended for both new graduates and seasoned professionals alike, although on-job Information Technology specialists who already are engaged in software development, infrastructure support, or business analysis will find the skills they acquire through the courses to supplement their day-to-day experiences.
Objective 1: Students will have the technical expertise to design, develop, test, deploy, and support information technology applications.
Intended Outcome: Upon graduation, students will have the foundation and core skills to serve as consultants and be immediately employable as software development specialists, infrastructure engineers, data analysts, or information assurance specialists.
Objective 2: Students will be sufficiently trained to sit for industry professional examinations.
Intended Outcome: FUSE’s MSIT program students acquire the tools, techniques, and knowledge to sit for general IT certification exams and exams in their areas of specialization.*
Students must be formally accepted into the MSIT program and meet all graduation criteria outlined in this Catalog. Matriculated students must successfully complete the total of 33 credit hours listed above and maintain a 3.0 grade point average to graduate. If the student falls below a 3.0 grade point average, the student will be required to re-take the most recent courses and to pay additional tuition. Under such circumstances, the most recent grades achieved are counted toward the cumulative GPA. Students may repeat each course only once. Students who have not been able to raise their grade point average to at least a 3.0 after re-taking a course will be dismissed from the program. Graduation is not automatic upon completion of requirements. All students are required to complete and submit an Application to Graduate to the President, along with the requisite fees.
What Will You Learn?
Tailored to professionals engaged in software development, infrastructure support, or business analysis, our program comprises three foundational, two core, and five concentration courses, culminating in a capstone project.
Specializations include Data Analytics and Business Intelligence (DA/BI), Information Assurance (IA), Telecommunication and Infrastructure (ICT), and Software Engineering (SE). Upon completing the first semester, candidates are paired with faculty mentors to embark on their capstone projects, providing a holistic understanding of the IT landscape. Join us on this enriching journey to enhance your expertise and thrive in the evolving world of information technology.
Understand the foundational concepts of information technology, data analytics and business intelligence, infrastructure and networking, information assurance, and software engineering.
Understanding of tools and techniques to design, develop, test, deploy, and support information technology systems.
Prepare for the current and upcoming challenges of cyber security, information assurance, disaster recovery and business continuity.
Prepare information technology professionals for the leadership position to make data-informed decisions.
Every class is tied to a practical case study.
Taught by scholar practitioners who manage systems, infrastructure, and software development projects in private and public sectors.
Certification
Some of the professional certification examinations available in the IT field include Certified Information System Security Specialist (CISSP), Amazon Web Service (AWS), Microsoft Certified Developers and Business Analysts, Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprise (SAFe), and CISCO’s CCNA, CCDP, CCNP, and CCIE.*
*Business credentials are trademarks of their respective organizations. The specific requirements and fees associated with these designations are available through the issuing organizations. FUSE cannot guarantee passage of any of these exams and individual students should prepare independently before attempting the assessments.
MSIT Course Schedule
Semester 1: All MSIT Students
MSIT 500 Communication and Leadership in IT: (3 credits)
MSIT 501 Foundations of Information Technology: (3 credits)
MSIT 502 Project Management in IT: (3 credits)
MSIT 503 Agile Principles, Tools and Techniques: (3 credits)
Semester 2: All MSIT Students
MSIT 600 Enterprise Architecture: (3 credits)
sMSIT 601 Systems Analysis and Design with Development, Security, and Operation (Dev-Sec-Ops) Environment: (3 credits)
MSIT 602 Database Management Systems (Big Data/Enterprise Data Management): (3 Credits)
Semester 3: Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Track
MSIT 701 Blockchain Architecture, Implementation, and Operation: (3 Credits)
MSIT 702 Predictive Analysis and Data Science: (3 credits)
MSIT 703 Tools and Techniques for Data Analysis and Management (Python, r): (3 credits)
MSIT 719 Capstone Project in BIDA: (3 credits)
Semester 3: Information Assurance Track
MSIT 720 Cybersecurity Framework Strategies and Policy: (3 credits)
MSIT 721 Certification, Accreditation and Operation of Enterprise Systems: (3 credits)
MSIT 722 Network Security, Cybercrime and Forensic Science: (3 credits)
MSIT 739 Capstone Project in Information Assurance: (3 credits)
Semester 3: Software Engineering Track
MSIT 760 Foundations of Programming Languages and Development Lifecycles (Software Development and Testing): (3 credits)
MSIT 761 Architecture of Web, Mobile and Open-Source: (3 credits)
MSIT 762 Working on Enterprise Applications: (3 credits)
MSIT 779 Capstone Project in Software Engineering: (3 credits)
Semester 3: Networking and Infrastructure Track
MSIT 740 Infrastructure and Networking Fundamentals: (3 credits)
MSIT 741 Wireless Technology and Cloud Computing: (3 credits)
MSIT 742 Network Management, Security, Policy, and Operation Computing: (3 credits)
MSIT 759 Capstone Project in Networking and Infrastructure: (3 credits)