Business Information Technology MSBIT
Degree Awarded: MS in Business Infor Tech (MSBIT)
Minimum Required Credits: 30.0
Co-op Option: None
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 11.0103
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-3021
About the Program
The Master of Science in Business Information Technology (MSBIT) prepares students for work related to applying information technology in organizations. Jointly offered by the College of Engineering and Computing and the LeBow College of Business, the program is thoroughly interdisciplinary. It connects business and information technology perspectives so that students understand information technology in an organizational context. Specifically, students completing the program will understand how information technology is managed in an organizational environment, how it helps to solve organizational problems, and how it can be used to transform an organization. The program is designed for students who have relevant work experience and either a technical or a business background. Courses provide technology and business knowledge with a practical emphasis.
Additional Information
For more information about this program, please contact the School of Computer and Information Sciences
Admission Requirements
The following items are required for admissions consideration:
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- One letter of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Resume
- TOEFL or IELTS score (for international students)
A GMAT or GRE can be submitted for additional consideration for admissions. Our admissions committee decisions are based on the entire application package.
International Applicants:
TOEFL or IELTS is required for applicants who did not earn an undergraduate or graduate degree in the United States. For admission consideration, we look for an overall minimum TOEFL score of 90 (with a 22 or higher in Speaking and Listening).; alternatively, an overall minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.5 in Speaking and Listening).
Degree Requirements
| Core Courses | ||
| IS 5610 | Applications of Artificial Intelligence | 3.0 |
| IS 5617 | Cybersecurity Foundations and Risk Management | 3.0 |
| IS 6680 | Full Stack Development for Digital Platforms | 3.0 |
| MIS 6200 | Aligning Information Technologies and Operations | 3.0 |
| MIS 6210 | MIS Policy and Strategy | 3.0 |
| Electives | ||
| Select five (5) of the following courses: | 15.0 | |
| Digital Transformation and Information Systems | ||
| Advanced Data Management and Analytics | ||
| Cloud Technology and Security in the Digital Age | ||
| Agile and AI-Enabled Project Leadership | ||
| Digital Resilience and Risk Management | ||
| Cybersecurity Policy and Governance | ||
| Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigations | ||
| Advanced Information Assurance and Risk | ||
| Innovation Management | ||
| Technology Strategy | ||
| Artificial Intelligence in Strategic Decision Making | ||
| Systems Analysis and Design | ||
| Emerging Information Technologies in Business | ||
| Digital Platform Management | ||
| Business Agility and IT | ||
| Design Thinking for Digital Innovations | ||
| Leading and Executing Change | ||
| Principles of Artificial Intelligence | ||
| Total Credits | 30.0 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Design, develop, and evaluate scalable, secure, and user-centered digital platform solutions using full-stack development frameworks that meet organizational and stakeholder requirements.
- Assess cybersecurity risks and implement governance, risk management, and compliance strategies that protect organizational assets and align with legal, ethical, and operational standards.
- Apply artificial intelligence methods and tools to analyze data, automate processes, and support organizational decision-making while considering model performance, limitations, and responsible AI practices.
- Evaluate and align information technology capabilities with business processes and operational objectives to improve efficiency, enable innovation, and support organizational performance.
- Formulate and justify information systems strategies and policies that leverage emerging technologies to achieve competitive advantage and guide long-term organizational transformation.