Overview

Make the leap to a technology role within your organization or advance to technical leadership positions with Franklin University’s transfer-friendly M.S. in Information Technology. Franklin’s master’s-level IT curriculum integrates technical and non-technical courses that enable you to grow your technology skills while also broadening your perspective of technology’s role within business, education, healthcare and management.

Moreover, as workplaces lean on the capabilities of cross-disciplinary teams, the role of the technologist becomes even more strategic and collaborative. Franklin’s program provides the opportunity for you to build the communication, presentation and analytical skills to boost your professional skillset.

Throughout the 16-month M.S. in Information Technology - IT Leadership Focus from Franklin University, you’ll build a strong foundation in IT with courses in network security, database management, information systems management, website development, and IT strategy and policy. You can expect this knowledge growth to improve your marketability, as demand for information technology professionals is projected to grow 12% through 2031.*

Enhance your knowledge of current IT best practices – from programming to leadership

At Franklin, you’ll earn a master’s degree that’s aligned with employer expectations. Your professors, credentialed in-field experts, facilitate your learning by providing an in-depth understanding of relevant concepts, theories and techniques.

Throughout the program, you’ll be introduced to real-life case studies that illustrate how concepts and theories translate to applied, job-ready skills.

Within the major area courses for the M.S. in Information Technology program, you’ll learn about the basic elements of computer programming, network switching and routing, network management, web development and deployment, database management, and cloud management and security. You’ll also gain insight into IT management and how efficient IT leadership enhances business value and organizational performance.

Differentiate yourself from other tech professionals with focused study

Technology is pervasive. It’s a mechanism for communications, operations and profitability in every industry. As a forward-thinking technology professional, a firm understanding of your organization’s operating environment or any functional area adds to your ability to contribute at the highest levels.

In addition to six major area courses in technology, you’ll choose three courses to boost your acumen within a subject area that aligns with your career interests. Choose from learning technology, IT leadership, IT management, analytics, security or healthcare.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Assurance

Issues in Database Management

Project Management

Web Development and Deployment

IT Strategy and Policy

Enhancing Learning With Technology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Leadership View 601 other Masters in Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Requirements for admission include having earned a bachelor's degree from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution with a GPA of at least a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

Applicants who earned at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in their earned bachelor’s degree will automatically be granted conditional enrollment status. Applicants who earned lower than a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in their earned bachelor’s degree can petition for conditional enrollment status to the program chair by submitting an essay detailing other criteria that the applicant believes should be considered to demonstrate their ability to be successful in a graduate program. This petition could include details on the applicant’s work experience, work ethic, level of professionalism, personality characteristics, level of difficulty of program of study previously completed, etc.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18090 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18090 USD / year

≈ 18090 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

18090 USD / year

≈ 18090 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Enhance your knowledge of current IT best practices – from programming to leadership

Differentiate yourself from other tech professionals with focused study

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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