Purdue University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Science in Information Technology

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Department of Computer and Information Technology (CIT) offers graduate studies with a plan of study that is highly flexible and interdisciplinary. Accordingly, it is possible for graduate students who are interested in the application of information systems or information technology to a distinct professional domain, to design a valuable graduate education experience.

Students are expected to have completed a baccalaureate degree in computer information systems, computer science, computer engineering, or a related field of study. Minimally, applicants should possess at least 15-18 semester credits of computing coursework or equivalent experience or credentials. Students who are interested in augmenting their technical or scientific undergraduate studies in CIT may be required to demonstrate competencies in the fundamentals of Computer and Information Technology by enrolling in selected undergraduate courses prior to undertaking their plan of study.

Applicants who do not have the prerequisite backgrounds in computing may consider pursuing an undergraduate computing degree, or a graduate business or management degree with a concentration in information systems.

Students pursuing graduate studies in the Department of Computer and Information Technology may focus their studies on one of the following (details for these areas are listed below):

•Information Technology Leadership & Project Management
•Cyber Forensics
•Discovery Systems and Cyberinfrastructure

Accreditation:

Purdue University is an accredited member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

405 USD

Tuition In-State Full Time:

10024 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

28192 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize Suburb

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above