Information Technology : Online

We value work experience and hands-on learning as well as scholarly research so we offer the master's program as a thesis or capstone-based program. With the capstone-based program you can work with the award winning faculty to build an IT solution that will solve a fundamental issue and springboard your career or start you on your way to build a new business. With the thesis program, you can work with the award winning and attentive faculty to research and develop new ideas and solutions for the IT field and contribute to publications and national organizations. Either way, you will be recognized as an expert in the IT field. If you are the type of person who loves solving problems, thrives in fast paced learning environments, and wants to make a positive impact on the world, this is the degree for you.

• Information Security Analysts
• Computer Security Incident Responders
• Cybersecurity Network Administrators/Engineers/Architects
• Chief Information Security Officer
• Intrusion Detection Specialists
• Computer Forensics Investigator
• Tester for Security Weaknesses
• Vulnerability Assessor
• Secure Code Auditor
• IT Manager
• Chief Information Officer (CIO)
• Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
• Software Developer
• Software Engineer
• Web/Mobile Developer
• Software Development Manager
• Product Owner
• Business Analyst

Lauren Kirgis

CECH-Information Technology
Teachers Dyer Complex
Cincinnati OH 45219
Call: (513)558-4184
E-mail: kirgisle@ucmail.uc.edu

To complete the program, the student must complete the required 30 graduate credit hour in consultation with a faculty advisor. All required courses must be completed within a three-year period from the date of acceptance into the program. Students who are conditionally admitted should also complete the bridge or prerequisite courses prior to taking the MSIT courses. Students need to maintain a GPA of 3.0 to stay and graduate from the MSIT program. Students will retake a course if he or she receives a grade below C. All required courses must be completed within a three-year period from the date of acceptance into the program.

Transferring or waiving credit hours from other UC or outside graduate programs is highly unlikely. But students may waive the bridge or prerequisite courses with exceptional work experience in the IT fields. Please consult with the graduate director and coordinator for waiving courses and transfer of graduate credits. 

1. A baccalaureate degree from a college or university by a regional or general accrediting agency.
2. At least a B average (3.0/4.0 system) in undergraduate course work. If the applicant has a lower GPA they must either give evidence of promise that is judged satisfactory by the admitting program and the Graduate School or complete 12 credit hours of specified IT bridge courses with a 3.0 GPA prior to admission into the program.
3. Transcripts of all college or university grades. Note: for the application you may upload unofficial transcripts; however, if admitted you will need to submit your official transcripts.
4. Current resume or curriculum vitae
5. Three letters of reference from individuals who know you professionally or academically
6. A personal statement
7. GRE is waived for qualified applicants
8. Most international students must submit an official English proficiency score: TOEFL minimum Paper-based 520, Computer-based 190, Internet-based 80 or IELTS minimum 6.5. To determine if the English proficiency test is required, please see here.