Master of Science in IT (MSIT)

        MSIT PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The VIST’s Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills essential to design, develop and lead Information Technology (IT) teams and projects effectively in today’s global organizations. The MSIT program aims to produce qualified professionals for mid-level IT positions in small and mid-size companies. The MSIT program emphasizes real-world knowledge and practical experience to develop a solid theoretical foundation and real-world experience to contribute meaningfully to IT solutions in today’s fast-paced, technologically driven global marketplace.

The main MSIT Program Objectives are students who graduate from the MSIT program will be able to develop the following skills:

1. IT Leadership & Management Skills

To demonstrate an ability to apply a significant amount of Information Technology knowledge within the domains of the MSIT program.

2. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills

To demonstrate the ability to perform critical thinking needed to analyze, design and lead solutions for Information Technology problems using an analytical decision-making approach.

3. Communication and Team Management Skills

To demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders and mobilize and lead teams for a common purpose with a clear understanding of the IT needs of the organization.

4. Integrity, Responsibility, and Professionalism

To demonstrate the ability to understand and analyze integrity, responsibility, and professionalism as they apply to information technology issues within an organization and to apply ethical decision-making principles during day-to-day operations.

        MSIT PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

In the MSIT program, students must complete a total of 12 courses to gain 54-quarter credits for graduation. Details are as follows:

1. Core Courses (7 Courses / 31.5 credits)

The Core Courses (31.5 credits) consist of in-depth courses covering the many key facets of Information Technology (IT). All students are required to complete the 7 core courses listed below:

2. Concentration Courses (4 courses / 18 quarter credits)

MSIT students who complete core courses can typically select a concentration field that provides them with further study in emerging and diverse IT areas. However, the academic advisor or the Director of Education may advise a student to take concentration courses before completing the core courses. MSIT Program Concentrations. The following are the three concentrations of the MSIT program:

i. IT Systems & Management (ITSM)

The concentration of IT System Management requires the courses:

ii. Information Assurance Specialist (IAS)

The concentration of Information Assurance Specialist requires the courses:

iii. Data Management & Analytics (DMA).

The concentration of Data Management and Analytics requires the courses:

iv. Experiential/Capstone Project (4.5 credits/ 1 course)

Students are required to complete a knowledge-integrating capstone project in the last term after completing all core and concentration courses.

      MSIT PROGRAM FACULTY CREDENTIALS:

All faculty teaching in the MIST program are Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with a minimum of four years of professional experience in their respective fields. They bring extensive teaching experience from other universities and colleges and hold Ph.D.(some are ABDs) degrees in Computer Science or related fields from prestigious institutions. Please click here for detailed information on our faculty credentials.

        MSIT PROGRAM CURRICULUM:

For detailed information on each course description and the MIST program curriculum, please download the VIST MiST Program Curriculum 2024-25.