Professionals that graduate with a masters in IT work in public and private companies, for small and large enterprises, in a variety of roles – from software architects to cybersecurity analysts.
Learning about new technology and how it can be used to solve the world’s most pressing issues is a driving force for those who pursue a Master of Science in Information Technology degree.
Through UC’s innovative online Master’s in Information Technology degree program, you’ll study user experience design, learn how to create mobile applications, take a deep dive into how network forensics and cybersecurity, and much more. In addition, there are other specialty areas you can pursue, including programming, web development, robotics, game design, and artificial intelligence and span the spectrum of experience levels.
The University of Cincinnati is one of only a few institutions in the country to have a National Security Agency (NSA)-sponsored National Centers of Academic Excellence in both cyber defense and cyber operations.
Our School of Information Technology received several grants from the NSA, National Science Foundation and Ohio state government to support its cybersecurity education program.
We are also home to the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, a virtual environment where participants can learn about cybersecurity and practice defending networks against threats of all kinds.
UC Online’s Master of Science in Information Technology program:
Accreditations and rankings for a college or university means that it has achieved and maintains high standards in education. These agency accreditations are also maintained in a database by the U.S. Department of Education.
While it’s hard to predict the technologies that will shape the Information Age in the future, skilled IT workers with experience in current and new technologies will continue to be in demand and IT careers are among the highest paying today.
IT professionals who have earned a Master’s in Information Technology degree online can use their education to distinguish themselves from others in the workforce. An IT masters can lead to a high-paying career like:
Woman programming for corporation.
“I’ve been extremely pleased with my experience so far in the MS IT program here at the University of Cincinnati. The professors have been responsive and available when I’ve needed help, and have designed their courses in ways that encourage online interaction among students. I’m excited to continue my studies and get my degree!”
Yes. Many of our students qualify for some type of financial aid.
Sources of aid:
Programs can be completed full-time or part-time. Many programs are set up to be part-time, with most containing fewer than 10 credit hours in any given semester. We know you have a lot going on, so want to make sure that school can fit into your schedule. Note: There are some exceptions.
Yes. Our online students are no different from our on-campus students in that way. You get a specific ID that you can use to navigate different systems at UC and for potential student discounts.
The University of Cincinnati is one of the first institutions to offer online courses. Innovation in education is at the forefront of what we do. We have expanded the convenience and quality of our online learning to online degree programs. Today, we offer nearly 100 degrees from undergraduate to doctoral programs.
Connect with an Advisor
© 2021 University of Cincinnati Online Copyright Information
