Walsh

Master of Science in Information Technology

The Walsh Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) prepares IT professionals to optimize information technology management to support business strategies and objectives. 

Choose from four areas of concentration:

  • Chief Information Officer
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Science
  • Global Project and Program Management

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    Schedule Classes Around Your Life

    The Walsh MSIT combines online and on-ground instruction with personal attention from faculty in small class settings. With no GMAT required and year-round registration, you can start anytime and plan your entire academic year in advance.

    Learn From Proven Business Professionals

    95% of Walsh faculty bring decades of real world experience to the classroom, with 80% still working in their field of expertise. Walsh's academic rigor and hands-on curriculum are based on current challenges in the IT industry, preparing graduates to use their knowledge and practical skills in their careers right away.

    State-of-the-Art Cyber Lab

    Walsh's cyber lab is a custom-designed, dynamic research and training environment to develop highly-skilled cybersecurity professionals.

    Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE/CD)

    Walsh was one of the first schools in Michigan to be recognized as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. Our IT degrees align with Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security NICE Framework Standards.

    Already Certified?

    If you are an IT professional and have any of the following certifications, you may be eligible for advanced standing course credit in corresponding MSIT courses:

    • Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT),
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
    • Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM)
    • Project Management Professional (PMP)
    • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

    Speak with an academic advisor to make sure your certifications are accounted for.

     

    Learning Outcomes

    The MSIT allows students to:
     
    • Employ information and information technology for strategic advantage.
    • Apply critical, strategic, ethical, and innovative thinking to achieve results-oriented organizational goals.
    • Balance continuity and change in the development, implementation, and evaluation of information technology.
    • Lead at the enterprise level by linking critical decisions regarding resources, people, processes, and technologies to organizational performance and information assurance.
    • Communicate at the strategic level demonstrating command of the topic, logical organization, compelling argument, and excellence in English grammar, syntax and commit to lifelong development as reflective learners.
       

    Apply today 

    Apply online or speak with an advisor today. Call the Admissions Office at 248-823-1600 or email us. Appointments are available Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are welcome on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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    Why Walsh?

    "Walsh had a vision for the future in cybersecurity. … Walsh is better known as a business school, but it can definitely teach you technology. I still use some of the same templates today in my business that my professors used at Walsh. It is all still relevant."
    Dave Shaheen, MSIA '15

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    Employment Opportunities

    According to U. S. the Department of Labor, jobs in information technology are in high demand and expect to remain so for the foreseeable future. Information technology graduates work in a variety of industries, as all businesses rely on the use of technology to achieve their business goals and objectives. The opportunities for employment are broad, as graduates choose to work as business leaders, analysts, or technology specialists. The Walsh MSIT delivers the skills necessary for students to move forward in their careers, whether it is a promotion, a new job, or a total career change.

    Walsh offers lifetime career services, with proven success in connecting Walsh students with employers for internships and full-time jobs.

     

    Join the Walsh Family

    Building your network is a unique advantage at Walsh and a key to career success. The Walsh Information Technology Student Association (ITSA) gives you IT-related opportunities beyond the classroom. ITSA meets monthly on Fridays at the Troy location, and is open to all undergraduate and graduate students in any degree program.

    ITSA