Master of Science in Computer and Information Technology
Elevate your career with Purdue's 100% online Master's in Computer and Information Technology, offering flexible learning, expert faculty, and concentrations in Project Management, Business Analysis, or Data Literacy, Visualization and Analysis for tailored expertise in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
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Overview
Lead dynamic IT projects and drive organizational change with strategic solutions.
Earn a 100% online Master’s in Computer and Information Technology from Purdue and become a sought-after CIT expert. CIT skills are a major asset to professionals looking to expand their career opportunities or move forward in their current roles.
This flexible program, taught by Purdue faculty, is designed to fit around busy schedules. Choose from concentrations in Project Management, Business Analysis, or Data Literacy, Visualization and Analysis to tailor your degree. Gain essential skills for the modern workforce, with curriculum aligned with PMI® and IIBA® standards.
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Program Specifics
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Gain essential skills applicable across industries. Choose from concentrations in Project Management, Business Analysis, or Data Literacy, Visualization and Analysis and prepare yourself for quick career advancement with the Project Management Institute (PMI®) and International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) endorsed curriculum.
Core Courses:
- CNIT 53600 PLE – IT Policy, Law & Ethics
- CNIT 53700 PRC – Professional Research & Communication
- CNIT 55200 PME – IT Project Management
- OLS 58000 – Interpersonal & Group Skills for Leaders
Concentration: Business Analysis IT
- CNIT 53000 BAE – Business Analysis Essentials
- CNIT 53100 RMA – IT Requirements Analysis & Modeling
- CNIT 53200 EA – IT Enterprise Analysis
- CNIT 53500 ABA – Advanced Topics in IT Business Analysis
- CNIT 57000 BDA – IT Data Analytics
- CNIT 58100 CBA – CBAP and PBA Certification Prep
- CNIT 58100 PQM – Project Quality Management
- CNIT 58100 PRM – Risk Management
- CNIT 58500 PCM – Organizational and Change Management for IT Projects
- CNIT 58600 RMP – IT Requirements Management
Concentration: IT Project Management
- CNIT 55100 EPM – IT Economics
- CNIT 55300 QMX – IT Quality Management
- CNIT 58000 ATP – Advanced Topics in IT Project Management
- CNIT 58100 ITS – IT Security Management
- CNIT 58100 PMP – Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Prep
- CNIT 58100 PRM – Risk Management
- CNIT 58200 EST – IT Estimating-Scheduling-Control
- CNIT 58300 PPM – IT Program & Portfolio Management
- CNIT 58500 PCM – Organizational and Change Management for IT Projects
- CNIT 58600 RMP – IT Requirements Management
Concentration: Data Literacy Visualization and Analysis
- CNIT 57000 BDA – IT Data Analytics
- CNIT 58100 – Data Analysis
- CNIT 58100 – Data Governance
- CNIT 58100 – Data Literacy
- CNIT 58100 – Database Fundamentals
- CNIT 58100 – Enterprise Data Management
- CNIT 58100 – Information Security Governance
- CGT 57500 – Data Visualization
- MGMT 67000 – Business Analytics
Master’s Degrees Can Help Professionals Make Big Career Leaps
For many professionals, earning a master’s degree can provide a big return-on-investment. In addition to financial benefits like salary increases and promotions, master’s degrees also help professionals learn in-demand skills, which can improve their job prospects, help them pivot to a new industry, or help them stay competitive in a rapidly changing market. Many employers value the advanced skills that master’s programs teach, and research shows that job candidates with master’s degrees have average salary increases from 25% to more than 75% in select fields. Ask your enrollment counselor for details on Purdue’s online master’s programs or learn more about the benefits of earning a master’s here.
Career Outcomes
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Top Job Titles
- Software Engineers
- Systems Engineers
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- Data Engineers
- Principal Systems Engineers.
Top Industries
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