Overview

The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University is consistently ranked among the Best Online Graduate Computer Information Technology Programs by U.S. News and World Report.

This degree program prepares students to pursue technical as well as management careers in all employment sectors. The program emphasizes the acquisition of sound theoretical concepts with intensive "hands-on" experience in information technology. The courses are taught by faculty with high-level expertise gained through their research activity, affiliations with industry and professional experience. Research areas include cloud computing, computer and network security, high performance computing, and wireless networking.

Recent graduates are employed by IBM, General Electric, Northrop Grumman, John Deere, USAA, BB&T, First Citizens, AT&T, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and local, state and federal agencies.

Specializations (or Careers)

Computer Networking and Communications
Computer Security
Web Technologies
Digital Media Technologies
Database Management

Programme Structure

Learning Outcomes

Communication Skills: Students completing the MS degree program in Information Technology will exhibit effective communication skills (written, oral, graphic and interpersonal) appropriate for professionals in this field of study at the master’s level.

Critical Thinking Skills: Students completing the MS degree program in Information Technology will effectively use quantitative and/or qualitative analytical problem-solving skills appropriate for professionals in this field of study at the master’s level.

Disciplinary Expertise: Students completing the MS degree program in Information Technology will demonstrate a level of discipline-specific expertise (knowledge, skills, and professionalism) appropriate for professionals in information technology at the master’s level.

Research/Creative Engagement: Students completing the MS degree program in Information

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

An applicant may be given unconditional admission to the MSIT Program if they possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. If an applicant does not meet these admission requirements, they may be admitted conditionally.
Online application for admission to the Graduate College.
Recommendations: Three recommendations are expected.
Personal statement of interest in the program, as required.
English language proficiency: International applicants are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15606 USD / year

≈ 15606 USD / year
Out-of-State

15606 USD / year

≈ 15606 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

4320 USD / year

≈ 4320 USD / year

Additional Details

Online North Carolina Students: $4,320 per year
Online Out of State Students: $15,606 per year

Funding

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