Master of Science in Information Technology
The Walsh Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) provides real-world training to prepare you with the cutting-edge knowledge and skills needed to optimize IT management to solve technology challenges in business now and in the future. You will master how to:
- Apply critical, strategic, ethical, and innovative thinking to solve technology problems through research,
experimentation, and analysis
- Balance continuity and change in the evaluation, development, and implementation of IT
- Adapt critical security and risk management strategies for implementation
- Appraise professional work ethic and integrity of yourself and others to achieve organizational goals
- Deliver clear and concise communications that synthesize complex information
F1 DHS STEM Designated Program
Walsh’s MSIT program is a DHS STEM designated program. Prospective foreign students gain the additional benefits of enrolling in a STEM designated program when applying for the student visa (F1). For more information, contact an advisor.
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. Schedule a time to meet with an enrollment consultant today!
Technology Tradecraft
Walsh’s MSIT program combines academic rigor and dozens of hours of hands-on exercises led by faculty with
decades of real-world experience in the IT industry. You will train with enterprise-level equipment, maximizing your
knowledge and skills to succeed and remain competitive in the constantly-evolving field of IT.
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.
MSIT Courses
| Foundation Courses |
| IT 501 |
Systems Analysis |
| IT 530 |
SQL and Databases |
| IT 531 |
Network Fundamentals |
| IT 532 |
Operating Systems and Virtualization |
| IT 533 |
Programming I |
| Core Courses |
| IT 505 |
Governance, Risk and Compliance |
| IT 534 |
Programming II |
| IT 551 |
Project Management Fundamentals |
| IT 565 |
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity |
| IT 599 |
Capstone |
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CONCENTRATIONS – MUST CHOOSE ONE AREA
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| Cybersecurity |
| IT 510 |
Cybersecurity Strategies and Tactics |
| IT 511 |
Threats, Vulnerabilities, Controls and Countermeasures |
| IT 512 |
Intelligence Analysis Tools and Techniques |
| IT 536 |
Digital Forensics |
| IT 537 |
Cryptography |
| IT 538 |
Cyber Physical Systems |
| Data Science (DS) |
| IT 540 |
Introduction to Data Science |
| IT 541 |
SQL and Dimensional Data Analytics |
| IT 542 |
Big Data Analytics |
| IT 544 |
Data Visualization and Predictive Modeling |
| IT 545 |
Programming for Data Analysis |
| QM 520 |
Business Analytics |
| Additional Electives (If needed) |
| Choose from the approved MSIT concentration courses above. |
Admission Requirements
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 Security Manager (CISM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Speak with an academic advisor to make sure your certifications are accounted for.
MSIT program applicants must:
- Possess an undergraduate degree or higher from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and U.S. Department of Education (USDE), www.chea.org. Credits completed outside of the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of NACES (www.naces.org).
- Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.750 or higher on a 4.000 scale. (Applicants with a GPA of 2.000 to 2.749 will be admitted provisionally.)
- Have a recommended minimum of two years professional work experience.
- No GMAT or GRE required.
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.
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
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.