Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Technology
Keep Pace with Advancing Technology
Information technology (IT) continues to play a growing role in today’s society. It's critical to every industry and helps transform businesses around the globe. In the IT field, credentials and achievements are extremely important. The Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology from Thomas Edison State University (TESU) equips you with the expertise and knowledge to help you develop marketable technical skills, enhance your credentials and prepare for an exciting career in IT.
Why Study Information Technology at TESU?
Our Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Technology (IT) program prepares you to become an IT leader and helps you take your career to the next level. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to solve a variety of complex computing problems. You’ll become an expert in cutting-edge tools and techniques for the development, implementation, operation and management of sophisticated computing environments.
Our flexible, fully online program allows you to move at your own pace, on your schedule. Many students can complete the program part-time in two years or less, without sacrificing their personal or professional responsibilities.
Our core courses will provide you with a solid foundation in:
- Foundations of Information Technology
- Telecommunications and Networking
- Object-Oriented Application Development
- Information Systems Analysis, Modeling and Design
- Database Design
- Project Management for Technology
Our six concentrations of study allow you to specialize and gain deeper knowledge in the fields most relevant to your personal and professional interests. All students will complete a capstone project, which enables you to synthesize what you've learned throughout the program in a career-relevant way.
Areas of Study
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Cybersecurity — Critical Infrastructure
The Cybersecurity — Critical Infrastructure concentration blends both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) and focuses on securing critical infrastructures in sectors such as energy, water, gas and transportation. If you are currently in the utility industry, this will prepare you to advance in the cybersecurity field. For IT professionals, this program will prepare you to transition to the utility industry.
Courses include:
- Cybersecurity Risk Management in Utility Environments
- Monitoring, Detection, Response and Recovery in Utility Environments
- Integrating Cybersecurity into the System Life Cycle
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Data Management and Analytics
In the Data Management and Analytics concentration, you will learn to develop, deploy, manage and integrate enterprise-wide data and information systems.
Courses include:
- Advanced Database Systems
- Data Warehouse Design
- Data Mining and Knowledge Management
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Health Information Technology
In the Health Information Technology area of study, you will learn to manage computerized information systems that support the storage, retrieval, sharing and use of health-related data for communication and decision making.
Courses include:
- Clinical Informatics
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Telehealth Systems
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Information Assurance
The Information Assurance concentration prepares you to address the operational issues, policies and procedures, threat and response mechanisms, risk analysis, system recovery and information security frameworks you can deploy to secure corporate assets. You will be able to protect an organization's data assets and manage all aspects of information assurance and security across systems.
Courses include:
- Vulnerabilities, Threats and Attacks
- Countermeasures Design and Implementation
- Computer Forensics and Information Systems Auditing
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Network Management
Gain the skills needed to manage large-scale computer networks with the Network Management area of study. You will learn to coordinate the vast array of software applications, hardware components and personnel that make up large-scale networks.
Courses include:
- Wireless and Mobile Networks
- Pervasive and Cloud Computing
- Large-Scale Network Operations, Administration and Maintenance
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Software Engineering
In this concentration, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to develop and manage robust and dependable large-scale software systems. Learn to create, manage and evaluate software systems using a systematic, controlled and efficient approach.
Courses include:
- Software Design and Architecture
- Secure Software Design and Development
- Software Product Development and Quality Management
Tuition & Financial Aid
At TESU, have been empowering adults toward brighter futures for more than 50 years. Learning about the total cost of attending TESU is an important step in your college search. See our tuition rates and explore financial aid options to start planning your future.
Admission Requirements
You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. For most graduate programs at TESU, students with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 will be admitted without further requirements. Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and begin your application.
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