$23,951 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Information Technology
- The School of Engineering offers MSc in Information Technology at the University of Kansas as a 2-years program.
- This university is ranked #124 in National Universities, US News.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program offered through the KU School of Professional Studies provides the ultimate qualification for IT and computing professionals.
- KU’s IT master’s degree and certificate programs deepen graduates’ understanding of IT and computing technologies to advance their careers.
- Information technology covers a variety of professional disciplines, including software development, systems administration and analysis, network support, web development, cybersecurity, and computer and information research science.
- Careers may also include or lead to chief information officer jobs, vice president of technology jobs, principal technology officer jobs, top information security officer jobs, technology product management jobs, technology product development jobs, and more.
- The MSc program consists of 9 credits.
- Students pursuing an MSIT degree or graduate certificate at KU learn to:
- Develop technical knowledge and managerial skills in IT
- Support versatile thinking and confident leadership in IT
- Understand the big picture and make strategic IT decisions that address technical and business demands
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $23951 | $23951 |
| Total Fees | $23951 | $23951 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 60 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, computer information systems, computer engineering, or a related discipline or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
- Applications without an undergraduate degree in a computer-related field must have 4 years of relevant professional work experience in IT.
- The professional work experience requirement may be waived for recent graduates with an undergraduate degree in IT.
- Applicants must demonstrate programming knowledge via experience or equivalent coursework in data structures and a modern programming language.
- For a technology-based degree requiring knowledge in probability, statistics, and advanced algebra, an applicant must demonstrate sufficient mathematics aptitude via academic background and work history.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly-ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students from non-English speaking countries must prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.