Northwestern University's Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program prepares students for the constant, fast-paced challenges of senior IT leadership roles. Our graduates are poised to direct decisions about technology and its implementations by bridging the gap between fundamental technologies and business strategies.
BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS STRATEGIES
MS in Information Technology
MS in Information Technology
Designed for seasoned IT professionals with workplace experience, MSIT offers a unique blend of courses, a diverse student body, and coursework taught by both academic professors and leading business and IT executives.
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Top-tier
faculty
Learn from tenured faculty and renowned IT industry professionals. Round out your experience through sponsored events and guest lectures.
DIVERSE
PERSPECTIVES
Experience a broad array of perspectives in IT through the cultural, industry, and experience-level diversity within your cohort and Northwestern.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
& MENTORSHIP
Leave prepared for the next step in your career by connecting with Northwestern's robust alumni network and receiving mentorship from MSIT industry board members.
Top-tier Instruction
Learn from tenured faculty and renowned IT industry professionals. Round out your experience through sponsored events and guest lectures.
DIVERSE
PERSPECTIVES
Experience a broad array of perspectives in IT through the cultural, industry, and experience-level diversity within your cohort and Northwestern.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
& MENTORSHIP
Leave prepared for the next step in your career by connecting with Northwestern's robust alumni network and receiving mentorship from MSIT industry board members.
Flexibility
Study part-time while continuing full-time employment, or enroll full-time with an internship.
Integrated Curriculum
Study a curriculum that reflects the reality of today's diverse IT field. Leave prepared for employment in a variety of industries.
SMALL
CLASS SIZE
Learn alongside a cohort of 25-30 experientially diverse students.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Lead information technology teams and projects.
MSIT was founded on the belief that IT is at the core of every business and that successful organizations must have IT leaders who possess a strong understanding of both technology and essential business and management principles.
unique 70/30 blend of technology and business coursework
MSIT provides an intensive and unique curriculum across three fundamental areas: communication systems and networks, computing systems engineering, and business and management principles. Technical courses (70 percent) focus on fundamental engineering principles and newer, emerging technologies. Business courses (30 percent) in finance, marketing, and management provide a framework for students to understand how to translate their technology ideas into practical business solutions.
WHY NORTHWESTERN?
MS in Information Technology
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A few companies that have hired our graduates
at Northwestern University
“As an IT professional, I have a much better sense of the latest trends and technologies in the tech world. The program allowed me to understand that, as an IT leader, it is not just about building the best software but about keeping the bigger picture in mind and making the right business decisions.”
Aditya Sinha (MSIT Graduate)
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ENGINEER, AMAZON
Our Alumni
“Northwestern Engineering's Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program is designed to prepare students not just for today's technologies and the challenges they bring but for tomorrow’s as well by exposing students to the timeless engineering fundamentals that are underlying these technologies.”
MSIT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Randall Berry
Our Faculty
Why Northwestern?
Want to learn more
about our program?
A few companies that have hired
our graduates
MSIT was founded on the belief that IT is at the core of every business, and that successful organizations must have IT leaders who possess a strong understanding of both technology and essential business and management principles. Designed for seasoned IT professionals with workplace experience, MSIT offers a unique blend of courses, a diverse student body, and coursework taught by both academic professors and leading business and IT executives.
Flexibility
Study part-time while continuing full-time employment or enroll full-time with an internship
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Lead information technology teams and projects
SMALL CLASS SIZE
Learn alongside a cohort of 25-30 experientially diverse students
Integrated Curriculum
Study a curriculum that reflects the reality of today's diverse IT field. Leave prepared for employment in a variety of industries.
Want to learn more about our program?
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UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSION
FALL 2022
click below to register.
Sign up to download the EDI program guide. Learn about our program, faculty, and admission process.
Request your program guide!
unique 70/30 blend of technology and business coursework
principles and newer, emerging technologies. Business courses (30 percent) in finance, marketing, and management provide a framework for students to understand how to translate their technology ideas into practical business solutions.
MSIT provides an intensive and unique curriculum across three fundamental areas: communication systems and networks, computing systems engineering, and business and management principles. Technical courses (70 percent) focus on fundamental engineering
Sign up to receive an invite to our next online info session. Learn about our program, connect with faculty, and hear our success stories.