The Master of Science in Information Technology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute balances the study of elite technical skills, including IT leadership, with advanced IT course work. Our interdisciplinary MSIT is designed with incredible flexibility. Whether you’re working on that startup, eyeing a CIO position, or taking the next step in your research career, there’s no better place to hone your expertise than within RPI’s culture of innovation and invention.
The MSIT is completed in three full-time semesters. You’ll complete a suite of core courses and additional advanced-level courses in the focus track of your choice, culminating in a real-world capstone experience. RPI’s experts are leading and innovating on the cutting edge of AI, blockchain, data science, and data analytics, and you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside them as they find solutions to society’s most pressing challenges through data, technology, and web science.
Professional Track: Capstone Project
You’ll select, develop, and present a significant technology implementation project for a real organization, incorporating strategy, systems development, and business planning.
Research Track: Project or Thesis
Engage in a semester-long Master’s Project or a two-semester Master’s Thesis alongside our faculty mentors.
Cognitive Computing
Data Science and Analytics
Database and Intelligent Systems
Financial Engineering
Human-Computer Interaction
Information Dominance
Information Security
Information Systems Engineering
Management Information Systems
Networking
Software Design and Engineering
Web Science