Overview

Advancements in IT have revolutionized nearly every facet of human existence. Individuals and organizations communicate, connect, collaborate, and compete through increasingly sophisticated computer networks, systems, and devices.

In the Information Technology MS from University of Massachusetts Boston , you will:

Develop advanced knowledge of current and emerging technologies, including software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and more
Acquire a strong foundation in business and management principles, including finance, marketing, project management, and organizational behavior
Apply technical and business knowledge to solve complex problems, evaluate IT investments, and make strategic decisions
Become an IT manager and direct a team of professionals to ensure the effective operation and maintenance of an organization's technology infrastructure. Work as a business systems analyst and investigate business processes and identify opportunities for IT solutions. Or, lead an organization’s technical initiatives as a chief information officer. These are just a few of the possibilities an MS in Information Technology offers.

Career Possibilities

Become a(n):

IT Professional
IT Manager
Business Systems Analyst
Consultant
Data Analyst
CTO

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Multivariate Statistics and Regression
Information Storage Management
Enterprise Data Warehousing
Enterprise Data Mining & Predictive Analytics
Information Security, Privacy and Regulatory Compliance
Network and Mobile Forensics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 587 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official GMAT or GRE scores.
Essay (Students may write their essay using either the standard essay prompt in the online application or the one below.)
Part 1 (up to 300 words): Why are you interested in attending graduate school at UMass Boston?
Part 2 (approx. 1,200 words): State a current issue, problem or topic from your intended field of study (This can be specific to your country, state or local community) and discuss your strategic plan as to how you would address the issue and how attending graduate school at UMass Boston will aid you in your pursuits.
Official TOEFL or IELTS scores required for all applicants that submit Non-United States academic transcripts (unless stated as exempt). Our minimum TOEFL score is 90 and our minimum IELTS score is 6.5.

Tuition Fee

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International

28350 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14175 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

28350 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14175 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

14524 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7262 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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