Bridging the gap between technology and business strategies
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The basics at-a-glance
Degree earned: Master of Science in Information Technology
 LocationNorthwestern University’s Evanston campus Easy access to Chicago’s robust IT community Optional internships typically located in the greater Chicagoland area |  TimingPart-time option: Full-time option: Classes begin in September |  Class SizeCohort of 25-30 students In your classmates, find a wealth of practical knowledge, insights, and expertise to enrich your learning and provide valuable networking opportunities |  AdmissionsRolling admissions; Cohort fills quickly; Application submission is recommended by March 1 for full-time students and June 15 for part-time students. Final deadline for full-time or international students is June 15. Final deadline for part-time students is August 1. |
“ The MSIT program aligned perfectly with my career aspirations, placing me at the intersection of technology and business. It not only met but exceeded my expectations, offering a comprehensive approach that resonated with my professional goals.”
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“ MSIT helped to mold my higher-level understanding and piece together seemingly unrelated bits of knowledge to provide me with the previously unrealized talent to successfully lead in my organization.”
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“ As an IT professional, I have a much better sense of the latest trends and technologies in the tech world. The program allowed me to understand that as an IT Leader, it is not just about building the best software, but it is about keeping the bigger picture in mind and making the right business decisions.”
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“ I am a big proponent that innovation happens at the crossroads of diversity and open-mindedness, and the MSIT program has a broad diversity of experiences: academic, professional, and cultural. I cannot imagine another program where there is such a balance of accepting differences of thought while challenging expectations.”
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“ The inclusion of technical courses ensures a solid foundation in the latest advancements and practical skills required to navigate the dynamic landscape of information technology.”
Learn MoreUnique program features
Northwestern’s MSIT program takes a broader, more comprehensive approach to information technology education, delivering intensive curriculum in traditional technologies, current IT advancements and business applications. Regular input from a dedicated Industry Advisory Board ensures the curriculum evolves and promotes an academic experience that’s grounded in business reality. Graduates leave well-positioned to future-proof their careers.
Deepen your understanding of technology and augment it with business theory knowledge via our 70 percent tech and 30 percent business and management-focused curriculum.
Learn to drive organizational change through communications techniques required of today’s IT professional.
Full- and part-time options allow you to choose the format that best matches your lifestyle.
A dedicated program staff handles administrative tasks throughout your tenure, ensuring your time can be focused on learning.
Learn from the cultural, industry, and experience-level diversity within your cohort. Deepen your leadership skills through project- and team-based work.
Broaden your IT outlook through an array of perspectives and knowledge from renowned Northwestern faculty and leading practicing industry IT and business executives.
Connect with industry through events, field trips, guest lecturers, and the Northwestern alumni network. Gain mentorship from MSIT Industry Advisory Board members. Leave prepared for employment in a variety of industries.
Download our guides
Preparing to lead and venture into new specializations as they arise is a hallmark of Northwestern's MSIT program. Download our guide to see how MSIT alumni are uniquely prepared for emerging IT fields such as cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, data analytics, and consulting.
As the role of IT infrastructure has become more vital to the overall strategy of business, the demand for IT leaders to deliver technical concepts to a business-oriented audience has grown. Download our guide for actionable advice on how to write and deliver information to a senior executive audience.
Kanika Singh applies what she learned through the MSIT program to promote talent growth and inclusion at global law firm DLA Piper.
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