MS in IT – Software Design Management Design Your Future
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100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Oversee IT Projects with a Master’s in Software Management Degree
If you want to help solve business problems by designing efficient software and infrastructure, Liberty University’s online Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology (IT) – Software Design and Management may be right for you. This program can help equip you to meet the growing need for technology managers and software project administrators in the business world.
Maybe you want to break into the IT industry, or perhaps you’re looking to advance to a higher-level role in the field of software design. Either way, our master’s degree can help you gain the business, programming, and leadership skills needed to succeed in this competitive industry. Our courses will build on your previous knowledge of computer science and business management so you can pursue exciting career opportunities.
With increasing demand in the business world for IT experts, our software design and management master’s degree could be your path to a rewarding career. Partner with us and train to become a leader in the booming IT industry.
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Master’s in Software Development Management?
Our goal is to train qualified job candidates to lead with skill and integrity in the world of business and IT. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career path, advance in your current field, or pursue a terminal degree, our online software management degree can help you achieve your goals. This program incorporates cutting-edge research with the latest technology to help ensure you can meet the needs of the modern IT industry.
Are you worried that school will get in the way of your other commitments and priorities? If so, we have just what you need. Our online master’s in software development has no set login times, which means you can complete your courses when and where it’s most convenient for you. In addition, you’ll learn from professors who have years of real-world experience in business and IT. Our faculty are passionate about what they do, eager to share their expertise, and committed to helping you take your career to the next level.
We won’t just help you get an education — we’ll equip you to creatively solve real-world problems and integrate ethical standards into your professional life. At Liberty, we’re committed to Training Champions for Christ. With this goal in mind, we seek to help you grow academically, spiritually, and professionally. Our master’s in software development online is an accredited degree that offers top-notch credentials and practical training.
What Will You Study with Our Software Management Master’s Degree Program?
In this information technology program, you’ll take several core IT courses as well as specialized courses for the design and management area of study. Software design managers need more than just technical knowledge — they must know how to lead a team of IT professionals to accomplish business objectives. That’s why our program focuses on developing your hard and soft skills so that you can effectively lead a team of professionals as you solve complex IT problems and implement efficient software.
If you’re seeking advanced training in IT infrastructure and management, our master’s program is a great option. You’ll take an in-depth look at many important aspects of the IT industry, such as systems analysis, ethical and legal issues, data mining, computer security, data analytics, and database design. Equipped with this training, you can prepare to oversee large-scale information technology projects in your organization.
You can also learn how to develop IT systems, manage software development projects, and create innovative products and services that will help your company grow. Our professors will train you in statistical analysis techniques so that you can leverage valuable data for your business. With a curriculum rooted in biblical ethics, you can learn how to maintain high moral and professional standards in the workplace.
Through the software design and management specialization, you’ll explore software development from a managerial perspective. That way, you won’t just learn how to design software and develop effective IT systems — you can become equipped to oversee projects from start to finish and use your company’s resources wisely.
Potential Career Opportunities
By earning a master’s in information technology degree, you can pursue a variety of job opportunities in the world of business and IT. Some of the roles you may qualify for after completing our software design program include:
- Application designer
- Database administrator
- Database analyst
- Information systems manager
- Management analyst
- Software application developer
- Software programmer
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Degree Information
- The MS in software management falls under Liberty’s School of Business.
- View the Graduate Business Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Graduate Full Time | $565/Credit |
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Graduate Part Time | $615/Credit |
Military Graduate | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Our MS in IT – Software Design Management Degree
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Students without the following coursework on their undergraduate transcript will be required to complete the following classes upon admission to the program:
- 3 hours in Object-Oriented Programming (C++, C#, or Java)
- 3 hours in Advanced Object-Oriented Programming (C++, C#, or Java)
- 3 hours in Computer Networking
- 3 hours in Algebra
- 3 hours in Statistics
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a software development degree?
With a specialization in software design and management, you won’t just gain technical skills and learn about programming languages. You’ll also learn how to manage projects and oversee a team, allowing you to combine technology with human capital to accomplish business goals.
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