Overview

Specializations

Offering a choice of five specializations, Walden’s MS in Information Technology program provides students with the advanced skills required for senior IT specialist and management positions. In core courses, students develop essential networking, programming, and database management skills. Students then choose advanced training in one of three high-demand specializations: Health Informatics, Information Systems, or Software Engineering. Upon completion of the full program, students are prepared to create, maintain, and secure information systems in a variety of settings.

At the end of this program, students will be able to:

Apply core information technology principles and practices.
Apply best software engineering principles and practices to develop and maintain stable, secure, scalable, maintainable software.
Work in geographically dispersed teams to produce effective solutions to complex information technology problems.
Recommend appropriate information technology solutions based on organizational needs and an evaluation of alternatives.
Identify and discuss professional, individual, organizational, societal, and regulatory implications of information systems and technology.

Select technologies, policies, and procedures to assure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and IT systems.

Software Engineering pathway

This specialization prepares students to develop complex software products on time and budget at high levels of quality. Students will learn to develop technology solutions to meet complex organizational needs; apply sound requirements engineering and proven software engineering design principles; understand the relationship between process quality and product quality; and measure the quality, costs, and effectiveness of alternative software designs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Technology in the Organization
Computer Networking and Operating Systems
Enterprise Database Design
Software Systems Engineering and Requirements Management
Software Design and Construction
Software Quality and Testing
Software Engineering Management and Processes

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Software Engineering View 114 other Masters in Software Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Walden requires the following information to be considered for admission into any of its online degree programs. Admission requirements vary by program and degree level. You may need to supply additional information for certain programs and/or degrees.

Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date
English proficiency test scores (if applicable)
Goal statement (select master’s and doctoral programs only)

Completed application
Current résumé, when applicable
Access to a computer and the Internet

Tuition Fee

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International

19980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 555 USD per credit during 15 months.
National

19980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 555 USD per credit during 15 months.
In-State

19980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 555 USD per credit during 15 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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