Master’s in Information Technology Degree

Domains

System Analysis and Design -
- Develop efficient and effective system solutions to safely secure digital assets and intellectual property
- Predict the characteristics of a system based on previous experience that includes certain problems or features and requirements for a new system
- Develop a conceptual data model for a current system that supports the scope and requirements for the proposed system
Enterprise IT Systems Implementation and Maintenance -
- Synthesize information to understand a problem’s complexities and potential solutions
- Apply best practices and recent theories to determine implementation, change management, and disaster recovery
- Determine the necessary tools, diagnostic procedures, preventive maintenance, security, and troubleshooting techniques by using professional communication techniques
- Analyze real-world implications for the implementation of various technologies
- Develop cybersecurity strategies aligned with business needs, regulations, and compliance standards to enhance an organization’s security posture
Professionalism, Ethics, and Leadership in IT -
- Evaluate information systems' legal, ethical, social, and global implications to justify decisions and optimize social outcomes
- Explain how IT professionals address ethical challenges regarding data access, data property, data privacy, data accuracy, and code of conduct in decision-making
- Evaluate implementation, modification, and development of technology or software to meet the highest public interest and common good
Technical Communication -
- Identify, formulate, and solve computing problems by communicating effectively with a range of audiences through professional oral and written skills
- Integrate basic elements of professional discourse, including audience analysis, the writing process, and design elements, into technical communication artifacts
- Demonstrate data-driven analysis to predict trends of IT strategies to meet business objectives
- Establish reporting and communication channels for internal and external stakeholders

Faculty

Our faculty are committed to bringing their abundant knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience to GCU and its students every day.

Program Faculty

Disclosure Categories Related to Professional Licensure

Master of Science in Information Technology

for residents of AL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FM, FL, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MH, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, MP, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, PW, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY,

Alabama (AL)

Alabama

Not Intended for Licensure

This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Alaska (AK)

Alaska

Not Intended for Licensure

This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

American Samoa (AS)

American Samoa

Not Intended for Licensure

This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona

Not Intended for Licensure

This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

California (CA)

California

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Colorado (CO)

Colorado

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Delaware (DE)

Delaware

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia

Not Intended for Licensure

This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Federated States of Micronesia (FM)

Federated States of Micronesia

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Florida (FL)

Florida

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Georgia (GA)

Georgia

Not Intended for Licensure

This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Guam, US Territory (GU)

Guam, US Territory

Not Intended for Licensure

This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Idaho (ID)

Idaho

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Illinois (IL)

Illinois

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Indiana (IN)

Indiana

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Iowa (IA)

Iowa

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Kansas (KS)

Kansas

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Maine (ME)

Maine

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Marshall Islands (MH)

Marshall Islands

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Maryland (MD)

Maryland

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts

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Michigan (MI)

Michigan

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Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota

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Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi

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Missouri (MO)

Missouri

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Montana (MT)

Montana

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Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska

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Nevada (NV)

Nevada

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New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire

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New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey

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New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico

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New York (NY)

New York

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North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina

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North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota

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Northern Mariana Islands (MP)

Northern Mariana Islands

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Ohio (OH)

Ohio

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Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma

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Oregon (OR)

Oregon

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Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania

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Puerto Rico (PR)

Puerto Rico

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Republic of Palau (PW)

Republic of Palau

No Version Available

The online version of this program is not available for enrollment by individuals located in this state. Therefore, no information is provided as to whether or not the program would meet the educational requirements for licensure in the state.

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island

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South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina

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South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota

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Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee

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Texas (TX)

Texas

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Utah (UT)

Utah

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Vermont (VT)

Vermont

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Virgin Islands (VI)

Virgin Islands

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Virginia (VA)

Virginia

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Washington (WA)

Washington

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West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia

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Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin

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Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming

Not Intended for Licensure

This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.