Master of Science in Information Technology

A Master of Science in Information Technology (abbreviated MSIT, MScIT, M.Sc.IT, MSc.IT or M.Sc IT.) is a type of postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. This degree is typically studied for in information technology and computer science. An alternate degree title is Master of Information Technology (M.I.T.).

Structure

The Master of Science in Information Technology is a one to three years Master Degree, depending on the program, some may even start with 2 year preparation classes. It covers various areas of information technology and may be focused on software engineering, software development, computer programming, software testing, or computer security.

Topics of study may include:

• Algorithm design and optimization
• Computer graphics
• Computer networks
• Computer security
• Data communication
• Data mining
• Database management systems
• Digital electronics
• Distributed system
• E-commerce
• Geographical information systems
• Multimedia Technology
• Programming languages
• Relational database management system
• Software engineering
• Unix shell scripting
• Web development

Certain countries in Europe (such as France) demands that Topics on Accounting, Business Project, Company Management, Project Management and IT Law be included to better prepare their members into their careers.

India

The M.ScIT is typically a "taught" postgraduate degree, involving lectures, examination, and a short project. Taught masters programmes involve 1,2 or 3 years of full-time study (or the equivalent period part-time). Some universities also offer research MSc programmes, where a longer project or set of projects is undertaken full-time.

See also

• ABET - Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (United States)
• Bachelor of Computer Information Systems
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
• Doctor of Information Technology

Other degrees

• Master of Science in Accounting
• Master of Science in Corporate Communication
• Master of Science in Economics
• Master of Science in Engineering
• Master of Science in Finance
• Master of Science in Geographic Information Science and Systems
• Master of Science in Information Systems
• Master of Science in Management
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Master of Science in Project Management
• Master of Science in Taxation