Information Sciences and Technologies MS


Information Sciences and Technologies: Online
Master of science degree
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A degree driven by real-time employer demand
These jobs are growing by 12%, more than double the rate of the overall labor market.
The information sciences and technology job market
14%
Database administrator job growth
1M+
Job listings with SQL skills
91K+
Average salary nationwide
82%
Demand growth for data analysis in this field
Program Highlights
Demand for information technologists, data scientists, and data-driven decision-makers across all fields now comprise one-third of the data-savvy professional job market. The MS degree in Information Sciences and Technologies addresses this demand at the intersection of Information Technology and Data Science. With a program rich in analytics and in-depth, career-oriented study, you will explore how information is organized, verified, analyzed, and applied in today's data-rich environment.
This degree shares curriculum with Data Science, and is of particular value to professionals in the field of Information Technology who need to upskill in data science knowledge to handle the huge volumes of data organizations must utilize. In this degree, you will apply critical, analytical thinking to database design, management, and mining. The program culminates with a capstone course where students will demonstrate their competency for the theory and application of information technology and data analytics.
Curriculum packed with high-demand skills

Data Analytics
Demand for data analytics skills are growing 82%, and expertise in big data carries a salary premium.

Data Visualization
Demand for Tableau skills are growing 87%.

Software and Programming
Demand for these skills is growing 61%.

SQL
Nearly half of all postings for jobs in this field require advanced SQL skills.
Curriculum
Admission Requirements
- Hold a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution (3.00 GPA strongly recommended).
- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work.
- Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
- Submit two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources.
- A background in information technology concepts including object-oriented. programming, website development, database theory and practice, and statistics is expected
- A test of English Language aptitude (TOEFL) is required of all applicants and course registrants whose native language is not English. Applicants are exempt from submitting exams if they have worked or studied in the U.S. for the last two years or they are from countries and attended universities whose native language is English.
- Applicants from foreign universities must submit GRE scores. Scores from the GRE are strongly recommended for applicants whose undergraduate grade point average is less than 3.0.
Cost
The online MS in Information Sciences and Technology requires 30 credits and costs $1,191 per credit hour (Academic Year 2020 – 2021). This tuition reflects the RIT Online discount of 43% off the campus-based program cost.
Keep in mind that there are many options available that may help you lower your costs including:
- Military tuition benefits
- Support from employers
- Private scholarships
- Financing
- Payment plans
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