Montclair State\u2019s innovative new MS in Information Technology (MS IT) and online MS in Information Technology, Applied Information Technology (MS IT-AIT) degree programs prepare students for leadership roles and career success in a rapidly expanding field.<\/p>\n
Students will be trained to assume a wide range of professional roles, including application engineer, computer systems engineer, cyber security analyst, database administrator, IT project manager, network engineer, software developer, web developer, and more.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe new MS in Information Technology degree program gives students both the breadth to fully understand key IT concepts as well as the flexibility to gain deep knowledge in a single area,\u201d says Graduate Program Coordinator for MS IT Katherine G. Herbert-Berger.<\/p>\n
She adds, \u201cMS IT-AIT concentration students have the opportunity to pursue a technically strong degree while gaining valuable experience in fields such as data, security and web development. As students in a nationally recognized Professional Science Masters program, they will acquire skills in highly sought after areas including project management and communications.\u201d<\/p>\n
While both new programs launched officially in June 2017, they are each spin-offs of previous degree offerings. The programs offer:<\/p>\n
Students in both the 30-credit MS IT and 33-credit MS IT-AIT degree programs receive advanced training in implementing and managing information technology systems for business, industry, government and other organizations.<\/p>\n
Our expert faculty brings real world experience to the classroom to helps students in both programs learn to design, develop, implement, test and support applications of computing and communication technologies.<\/p>\n
The programs\u2019 industry-related coursework integrates up-to-the-minute IT knowledge with the business and leadership skills that are highly valued by today\u2019s employers.<\/p>\n
The MS IT-AIT concentration\u2019s convenient flexible online format meets the needs of working professionals.<\/p>\n
While the degree programs are designed for students with undergraduate degrees and\/or working experience in computer science, mathematics, science or engineering, students with limited to no experience are also encouraged to apply. They will be accepted once they complete a program of study requiring from one to four Bootcamp courses<\/a> in computer science basics. These courses are offered online during 8-week sessions before the start of the programs.<\/p>\n Industry internships provide real world experience and connect students with potential employers. All students have full access to career advisement from our professional Center for Career Services staff.<\/p>\nIndustry Internships and Career Development<\/h2>\n