MS in Information Systems Technology
Discover the Benefits
A Master’s degree in this STEM field helps prepare you to excel in the growing technology sector as a developer, product manager, web production specialist, or in another integral role. The graduate program nurtures your critical thinking, increases science literacy, encourages innovation, and opens the door to opportunities in computer systems technologies from information analysts, programmers, software engineering, cybersecurity specialties, and others.
Program Details
Start Dates
Offered intakes January, March, May, July, August, and October
Degree Length
18 Months
Key Offerings:
Offered in San Diego
Work while you Study with Day 1 CPT
STEM OPT
Honors Program
Degree Offerings
Real World Experience
In this master of information technology and systems program, you’ll participate in an internship and practical training to develop your professional skills. These can be independent professional projects or an internship with in-depth, supervised hands-on experience with working professionals
Honors Programs
This graduate degree helps prepare you to succeed in a wide range of departments within hospitals, clinics, healthcare device companies, the pharmaceutical industry, insurance companies, and more.
Alliant Certifications
Alliant offers certificates you can earn along with the course credits included in your Masters in Information Systems Technology program. These certificates appear in their catalog and have been approved by Department of Education for financial aid. This program includes an Alliant certificate for:
- Certificate in Cybersecurity
- Certificate in Technology
Content in several of their academic program courses align with some of the knowledge requirements for the nationally recognized certifications listed below. In addition, you will be provided with some study materials, a timetable, and suggested self-study to help you prepare for the certification tests, and your instructors will encourage you take the externally administered tests and promote your success on your resume.
Cybersecurity Concentration
As the world moves towards a more connected future, the limitations of IPv4 are becoming increasingly apparent. Many forward-thinking organizations are already leading the way by adopting dual stack support for both IPv6 and IPv4. Despite the cost and challenges, transitioning to dual stack support is a critical, necessary measure to ensure compatibility and security during this temporary stage. Until IPv4 is fully phased out, organizations remain exposed to costly vulnerabilities like ARP spoofing, Man-in-the-Middle attacks, IP spoofing, network reconnaissance, and broadcast attacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the MS in Information Systems Technology Start?
The program is offered as an eight-week term program and is open for enrollment during each of those respective enrollment periods. You can find a copy of our eight-week term academic calendar here.
How long does it take to complete the MSIST
The MS in information system technology program is 33 units and takes a minimum of 18 months to complete.
What kind of jobs can I expect with a degree in MSIST?
This type of education MSIS program develops your knowledge and abilities as a critical thinker, increases your data science literacy, and enables you to succeed in a variety of fields. The IT department is not the only one to critically employ these tech skills; marketing, finance, human resources, accounting, strategy, business analytics, operations are examples which all need and use the skills you’ll develop in this graduate program. With an MSIS degree, you’ll also be qualified for IT positions such as computer network architect and engineer, system analyst, computer support specialist, computer programmer, software engineer, information security analyst, cyber security specialist, and others.