Information Technology

Overview

In this Master of Science in Information Technology offered by American Public University System, you will study the theory, principles, best practices, tools, and technologies associated with the IT marketplace. 

You’ll also be taught the analytic, problem-solving, and research skills required to solve real world business problems. This master’s degree is applicable to many career opportunities including: systems analyst; infrastructure architect; database analyst; application development manager; project manager; IT security analyst; disaster recovery manager; and forensics specialist.

Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, this degree also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates:

• Apply key management theory, principles, best practices, tools, and technologies associated with information systems.

• Analyze selected research methods and tools.

• Utilize graduate level critical thinking, reasoning, and writing to defend the logic and the conclusions in scholarly research.

• Plan the processes, phases, domains, and measures for effectively managing complex information technology projects.

• Design a normalized and optimized enterprise database system.

• Produce a plan that addresses the principles and challenges in incorporating emerging network architectures, technologies, and protocols into information technology systems.

• Develop legal, social, ethical, and technical solutions for securing information systems.

• Assess the vulnerabilities of information systems with respect to security and the methodologies to mitigate this risk.

• Perform in-depth research and critical analysis on thesis subject or creative project.