Master of Science in Information Technology (IT)
Overview
Advance Your Technical Skills with a Master’s Degree in IT
If you’re ready to take your knowledge of technology to the next level, Liberty University’s Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology (IT) can help you take your next step. This program is designed to help you build a strong foundation in core IT principles while exploring how technology intersects with business operations, problem-solving, and leadership. Through values-driven instruction, you can gain a deeper understanding of how to approach complex systems and support innovation in a rapidly evolving field.
At Liberty, your learning experience can extend beyond the classroom. The program encourages you to engage with real-world challenges through projects, lab work, and case studies that reflect current industry needs. With guidance from faculty who bring both academic insight and professional expertise, you can develop the practical skills and ethical framework to think critically about the role of technology in today’s world. Your coursework can also push you to consider how your faith and values influence your decision-making in technical environments.
One of the program’s key strengths is its flexibility. Whether you’re interested in honing your technical abilities or expanding your leadership potential, you can shape your degree to reflect your goals. With a variety of focus areas available, you have the opportunity to tailor your studies to match your interests and deepen your understanding of specialized topics in information technology.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights of Our Information Technology Master’s Degrees
Bridge Business and Tech with Purpose
This program can help empower you to connect core IT principles with real-world business strategies. You can gain skills in systems analysis, cybersecurity, and database design, all taught from a values-driven perspective that encourages ethical innovation.
Hands-On Learning in State-of-the-Art Labs
Take your classroom knowledge and put it to the test using Liberty’s advanced computing and cybersecurity labs. These facilities offer opportunities to work with cutting-edge tools and simulations that mirror real workplace environments.
Customizable Specializations
Whether you’re drawn to software design, software development management, applied network security, or telecommunications and network security, you have the opportunity to select a specialization with tailored coursework that fits your interests.
Regardless of specialization, you can benefit from a robust set of core courses that can help you establish a firm foundation in information technology principles.
Faculty with Industry Insight
Learn from professors who combine academic excellence with practical experience in IT fields. Their mentorship can offer valuable perspectives on emerging technologies and how they intersect with today’s business challenges.
Develop Strategic Thinking for Modern IT
The curriculum encourages you to think beyond coding, focusing on how technology supports organizational goals and long-term success. Courses are designed to build both your technical skillset and your leadership potential.
Integrate Faith and Ethics in Tech
Liberty’s commitment to Christian values means you’ll explore the ethical dimensions of IT alongside technical expertise. This approach can help you make thoughtful, informed decisions as you prepare to pursue roles that influence data use, privacy, and digital innovation.
Career Potential
Potential Career Opportunities for MS in Information Technology Graduates
Liberty University’s Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Application designer
- Database administrator or analyst
- Network security manager
- Security analyst or auditor
- Software programmer
Courses
What Will You Study in Our IT Master’s Degree?
The curriculum in Liberty’s MS in Information Technology is designed to help you build a strong foundation in key areas of the field while developing skills that can support your professional growth. As you progress through the program, you can explore essential topics in IT infrastructure and computer security alongside broader concepts that shape the technology landscape.
Your studies may include areas such as computer networks, database design and development, software development, statistical analysis, data mining, and systems analysis and modeling. Courses are structured to give you opportunities to deepen your technical understanding while encouraging thoughtful problem-solving and innovation.
The program also includes a capstone course that offers you the chance to integrate what you’ve learned in a culminating project. In this project, you can research and address a current issue in IT, applying your analytical, research, and design skills in a meaningful way. This experience is intended to reinforce your knowledge while highlighting how theoretical concepts can connect to practical applications.
Featured Information Technology Graduate Courses
BMIS 520 – IT Infrastructure
CSIS 505 – Software Development
CSIS 535 – Computer Networks
CSIS 657 – Statistical Analysis and Data Mining
Degree Information:
- Explore further with the Course Catalog.
- This program falls under our School of Business.
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty For This Degree?
Learn in a Cutting-Edge Academic Environment
At Liberty, you’ll study information technology in a highly innovative academic setting. The School of Business provides access to specialized computer labs, collaborative classrooms, and advanced software tools designed to mirror the demands of today’s tech industry. With this kind of hands-on, high-tech environment, you can build experience with systems that reflect real-world business challenges. This setting is ideal for refining both your technical and leadership abilities.
Benefit from a Streamlined, Skill-Focused Curriculum
Liberty’s MS in Information Technology programs incorporate courses that are designed to help you build essential IT expertise. From IT infrastructure and computer networks to software development and computer security, each course is intentionally selected to support your growth. Furthermore, you can tailor your courses to your interests by choosing a specialization that fits your interests!
Work with Faculty Who Bring Industry Experience to the Classroom
Liberty’s IT professors combine academic credentials with real-world technology experience. You can learn from faculty who have worked in the field and who understand how to apply theory to practical situations. Their insights can help you better understand current industry challenges and trends, helping you prepare to lead and innovate in your future roles. With a strong support system in place, you can grow as both a technologist and a strategic thinker.
Showcase Your Skills with a Capstone Project
To culminate the program, you’ll complete a capstone project. This experience allows you to synthesize everything you’ve learned in a practical, results-driven format. Through your capstone, you can demonstrate your ability to analyze problems, design solutions, and apply technology effectively in a business context. This is a valuable opportunity that you can use to build your portfolio with an original work of research.
Tuition & Aid
How Much Does it Cost to Attend Liberty On Campus?
Knowing up-front what you’re paying for and why can go a long way toward making you feel comfortable about your investment. This overview of major college costs can give you an idea of what’s coming so you can create an accurate budget from the start.
All Tuition & Aid
| Per Credit Hour | $560 |
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Specializations
Master of Science in Information Technology Specializations
Customize your education by choosing a specialization that aligns with your interests and career goals. Liberty’s MS in Information Technology offers focused areas of study designed to help you deepen your expertise. Explore the options below to see how you can tailor your studies to match your vision for the future.
Specializations
Network Design and Security
Software Design and Management
Admissions
How Do You Become a Graduate Information Technology Student?
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
Additional Information
Students without the following coursework on their undergraduate transcript will be required to complete the following classes upon admission to the program:
- 3 hours of algebra
- 3 hours of statistics
- 3 hours of object-oriented computer programming in the languages of C, C++, or Java
- 3 hours of advanced object-oriented computer programming in the languages of C, C++, or Java
- 3 hours of computer networking or data networking
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