Information Technology M.S.

Program Details

Credit Hours: 30

Course Length: 16 weeks

Estimated Program Length: 24 months

Next Application Deadline: See Application Deadlines quicklink

Program duration may depend on course load and availability. Consult with your advisor.

Through the University of West Florida’s Master of Science in Information Technology degree program, you will acquire the critical skills that an IT professional needs to move into leadership roles and increase your salary potential.

Why Study Information Technology at UWF?

The Information Technology M.S. program will equip you with the skills to analyze, design, develop, and manage IT systems and solutions. You will learn to assess various options, develop strategic plans to address system performance and security challenges, and efficiently lead IT projects to successful outcomes.

Taught by experienced faculty with expertise in networks, database management, data mining and academic research, the Information Technology M.S. program gives you a well-rounded education that deepens your knowledge in a variety of existing and emerging technologies.

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What You Will Learn

Key topics of the program include how programming languages are used to ensure that an organization’s IT systems are secure and working efficiently, how to propose effective and efficient solutions for IT problems, how to use data visualization tools used to present factual data, and how to process information processing and analyze data using standard programming languages and available packages.

The Information Technology M.S. program will provide you with the opportunity to learn about innovative technologies through a continuously updated curriculum incorporating industry trends and advances. You’ll complete the degree program with your choice of a thesis- or project-based capstone to showcase your mastery in computing.

UWF offers classes through various delivery methods, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Though UWF makes every effort to provide on-campus classes in face-to-face programs, there is a possibility that some classes will have limited availability and may be offered online only. For more information, please review the modes of delivery and instructional methods.

Courses

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Courses & Requirements

You will have the choice of three elective courses to customize the program to align with your professional goals then complete the program with either a thesis- or project-based capstone to showcase your mastery in computing.

COP 5519 - Programming for Information Technology

CTS 5458 - Data Visualization

CAP 5326 - Trends in Data Analytics

CIS 6710 - Trends in Information Technology

CET 6882 - Network Performance Monitoring and Security

Choose 1 on the following:

CIS 6950 - Information Technology Capstone (normally 3 semester hours in two consecutive semesters)
CIS 6971 - Thesis (normally 3 semester hours in two consecutive semesters)

Choose 3 of the following electives. Other courses at the 5000 or 6000 level that are not shown here may be taken with advisor and department chair approval.

CAP 6789 - Advanced Big Data Analytics

CAP 6772 - Data Warehousing

CAP 6771 - Data Mining

CIS 6511 - Enterprise Information Technology Risk Management

CIS 6084 - Cloud Computing Architecture and Security

COP 5725 - Database Systems

COP 5775 - Database Administration

COP 6727 - Advanced Database Systems

GEB 5872 - MBA Foundations: Financial Management I

GEB 5873 - MBA Foundations: Financial Management II

EXP 5256 - Human Factors Psychology

HIM 5628 - Healthcare Data Analysis Using Python

ISM 6136 - Big Data Mining: A Managerial Perspective

ISM 6326 - Information Security Auditing and Control

ISM 6562 - Advanced Business Data Management

ISM 6405 - Advanced Business Intelligence Applications

MAN 6156 - Management and Organizational Behavior

In addition to the University graduate admission requirements described in the Admissions section of the catalog, the department bases decisions for regular admission on a holistic review of credentials in which the following criteria are used to assess the potential success of each applicant:

Minimum undergraduate institutional GPA of 3.0.
Undergraduate degree major.
Submission of a resume or CV.
The applicant’s motivation for pursuit of a Master of Science in Information Technology degree, extent of related work experience in the field, and future goals related to the attainment of a Master of Science in Information Technology degree described in a letter of intent written by the applicant.
Contact information for two academic or professional references who can address the applicant’s ability to succeed in our graduate program.
Submission of any professional or industry certifications earned by the applicant (optional).

If an applicant does not meet the above requirements, they may be considered for conditional admission. Please contact the department for more information.

An applicant may be fully admitted if the student has all required undergraduate proficiency courses.
An applicant may be provisionally admitted subject to completing the following required undergraduate proficiency courses:
- CGS 3763 Operating Systems Concepts
- CNT 3004 Introduction to Networks

With the approval of the department, a maximum of six credit hours may be transferred into the program.

Have questions about this program or the admissions process? Contact our graduate admissions team at gradadmissions@uwf.edu.

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Careers & Outcomes

As a graduate of the UWF Information Technology M.S. degree program, you will be equipped with the expertise to lead and innovate in the rapidly evolving tech industry and be well-positioned to drive digital transformation and shape the future of technology in organizations worldwide. Below are examples of job titles and industry sectors for graduates of the program.

Job Titles

Network Administrator
Information Technology Manager
Database Administrator
Systems Architect
Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer
Data Scientist
Software Development Manager
Network Engineer
Information Technology Consultant

Industry Sectors

Information Technology
Government
Military and Defense
Healthcare
Education and Research
Finance and Banking
Telecommunications
Energy and Utilities

Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour

Information Technology M.S. Tuition
Component	Cost*	Total*
In-state Tuition	$377.60 per credit hour	$11,328
Out-of-state Tuition	$1,037.24 per credit hour	$31,117.20

Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted.

Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Alabama, Military & Financial Aid

Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition

Residents of Alabama are eligible for Alabama Differential Tuition, a reduced out-of-state tuition rate. To verify residency status for tuition purposes, new undergraduate students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and new graduate students should contact the Graduate School. Current enrolled students should contact the Office of the Registrar. See Graduate School Tuition & Fees for more information.

Military & Veterans

The UWF Military & Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) serves as the campus advocate for military, dependents and veteran students. Contact the MVRC to learn more about the various military and veteran education assistance or tuition waiver opportunities and eligibility requirements.

UWF Financial Assistance

The University of West Florida offers various financial aid options for our students, including loans, scholarships and grants for degree-seeking students. We provide eligible students with an alternative to paying the full amount of tuition at the beginning of each term in the form of an installment payment plan or a short-term loan. See Graduate School Funding Opportunities for more information.