Master of Science in Information Technology

The MSIT program is housed within the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in Northwestern's McCormick School of Engineering. Nationally, the engineering school is ranked 19th, the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering graduate programs are ranked 32nd and 23rd, respectively. MSIT professors are pulled from these selective programs as well as other highly ranked programs at Northwestern.

The Master of Science in Information Technology program uses a cohort model in which students progress through the program as a group. They take courses covering computer and networks technology, as well as key business elements involving finance, marketing, and project management. This provides students with a competitive edge and the ability to transform organizations with their unique understanding of the business implications of IT strategies.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering (technical degree equivalents considered). Applicants should also have the prerequisite knowledge in programming and higher-level math needed to succeed in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) courses and courses in other McCormick School of Engineering departments.

GRE or GMAT: All full-time MSIT students are required to show proof of sufficient math aptitude exhibited by official GRE or GMAT scores, academic background, and work history.

The MSIT program requires international students to have a minimum TOEFL score of 90 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.