Online Master of Science in Information Technology from Pace University

Program Overview
About The School

The Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems at Pace University offers an online Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) With concentrations available in Cybersecurity or Network Administration, this program was crafted by industry experts to provide you with technical knowledge, in-demand skills and problem-solving aptitude. Get the hands-on experience you need to develop and maintain the technological infrastructure for a business world that’s led by data-driven strategy and reliant on secure solutions for remote work.

In the Cybersecurity Concentration, you will have the opportunity to learn skills in forensics, Web and network security, cloud computing, data mining, data analytics, and more. In the Network Administration Concentration, you will learn to effectively integrate IT-based solutions that meet the needs of your users and protect the data of your organization. No matter which path you choose, you’ll experience a comprehensive information technology curriculum geared to working professionals from a variety of backgrounds including current and aspiring IT managers who want to take their career to the next level.

The MSIT program is also consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology program (#37) and Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology Programs for Veterans (#20).

The Seidenberg School meets the gold standard of the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which have twice designated the School as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE). All of our cybersecurity courses map to NSA-approved standards, benefitting students in our graduate programs greatly.

Learn from the Best

Online MSIT students learn from and engage with the same distinguished Seidenberg School faculty members who teach on-campus graduate programs. They include award-winning educators, leading-edge researchers, and technology management experts working at organizations ranging from dynamic startups to top companies such as IBM, Google and Amazon.

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Who Can Benefit?

The demand for IT expertise in roles that involve technology management and data analytics continues to grow in our highly connected business world. The Pace MSIT is made for working professionals who want to become highly skilled in employing secure IT solutions that serve their users and their organizations. Our students come from a variety of professional and technical backgrounds. They include those who want to move into an information technology role and those who want to move up in their career.

The Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

Founded in 1983, the Seidenberg School at Pace University is one of the nation’s first dedicated schools of computer science and information systems. It is named in honor of Ivan G. Seidenberg, former chairman and CEO of Verizon Communications, who supported the School with the largest single gift in Pace’s history.

Education that blends theoretical and practical knowledge to develop strong problem-solving abilities is central to the School’s philosophy and mission. By teaching both the how and the why, we help our students stand out in the field and flourish in their careers. This approach is why Seidenberg School alumni are in high demand by corporate recruiters and successful start-ups.

The School is a national leader in cybersecurity education, designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE). Our courses in the field adhere to the NSA’s rigorous set of standards, which employers at organizations across industries recognize as a benchmark for excellence, and our graduates enjoy exciting careers at agencies including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FBI and New York Police Department.

About Pace University

Pace University is a comprehensive, independent University with campuses in New York City and Westchester County. More than 13,600 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the Lubin School of Business, the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health Professions, the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, the School of Education, and the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.

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