TECHNOLOGY ISN’T BOUND BY GEOGRAPHY. NEITHER ARE YOU.
Master of Science in Information Technology — Online Programs
Technology is speeding ahead, and your organization—not to mention your résumé—needs to keep pace. Now, from virtually anywhere in the world, you can upgrade your data analytics, cybersecurity, IT, and management skills with a Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) from Heinz College.
That means you don’t need to be in Pittsburgh to learn from the best at Carnegie Mellon University. You don’t need to leave your job, or even your home. Our part-time delivery model pairs the flexibility of distance learning with the same access to world-class faculty enjoyed by our on-campus students. Teaching data-driven management strategies, technological expertise, and an interdisciplinary curriculum featuring three high-demand focus areas, we prepare you to lead digital transformation in your organization.
The student mix in our online IT master's program is a combination of high-performing, early career professionals and seasoned executives. It is typical, for example, for a software engineer and a pharmaceutical executive to work together, leading to career acceleration for both. If you are looking for a career boost with the latest skills, the brightest ideas, and the strongest networks available in an online program, then our online IT master's degree is for you.

Impact
How are our students and alumni using their Information Technology degrees?
Top-Ranked
Heinz College Has Been #1 In Information And Technology Management Since 2001
RankingsHighly Relevant, Highly Sought
Our Students Learn Skills They Can Apply Immediately, Concentrating in One of Three High-Demand Areas
Is MSIT Right For Me?My Story: Brenasia
Brenasia Ward-Caldwell fell in love with cloud security during her time in the MSIT program. Now she's a SME: Subject Matter Expert.
Three Paths to Choose From:
Information Technology Management
The #1 Graduate School for IT Management, and the #1 Online Master’s Degree for IT
Information Technology Management will upgrade your skills in IT and combine them with strategic and management acumen from the #1 graduate school in IT Management.
Business Intelligence & Data Analytics (BIDA)
Use Leading-Edge Analytic Technologies and Techniques to Transform Business
You will learn to leverage the latest technology to aggregate, analyze, and monetize big data to create business value, the ideal program for experienced professionals seeking data analytics skills.
Information Security & Assurance
Learn Cybersecurity from Practitioners at Carnegie Mellon University's Renowned Software Engineering Institute
Heinz College is a NSA/DHS National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. MSIT: Information Security & Assurance equips you with a deep understanding of risk management, cybersecurity, and data privacy.
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