MS in IT – Software Design and Management
Prepare to Enter the IT Field with a Software Design and Management Degree
Are you excited about the idea of designing complex programming products, solving IT problems for organizations, or leading a team of IT professionals? Our Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology – Software Design and Management can help you realize your goals. Through Liberty University’s master’s in IT degree, you can be equipped to meet the business world’s need for technology management and software project administration.
Throughout this program, you can increase your knowledge in the field of information technology. Plus, you can gain a deeper understanding of the infrastructure of business systems, assessment and needs analysis, and modeling and design through practical training and real-world instruction. The increasing demand in the business world for IT professionals makes our software design and management master’s degree more valuable than ever.
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View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
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Highlights
Highlights of Our Master’s in IT – Software Design and Management
Gain Practical Experience Through Your Capstone
Your capstone course is more than just a final project, it’s your chance to step into the real world of information technology. You’ll apply what you’ve studied in meaningful ways and gain first-hand experience that can help you stand out to future employers.
Pursue a Career-Focused Degree
When you earn your Master’s in Information Technology with a focus on software design and management, you can position yourself to pursue a wide range of opportunities in business and tech industries. This degree is designed to help you build advanced skills that are directly applicable to modern organizational challenges.
Faculty with Real-World Experience
Throughout your studies, you’ll be guided by professors who hold doctoral degrees and bring years of industry experience into the classroom. These seasoned professionals understand current trends in software design and management and are committed to helping you grow both academically and professionally.
Study in a World-Class Business Facility
You’ll take classes in Liberty’s 78,000-square-foot School of Business, a modern facility equipped with advanced technology and interactive learning spaces. From a simulated stock trading room to IT labs and networking centers, the resources available to you are designed to help prepare you for the demands of today’s tech-driven workplaces.
Maximize Your Opportunities Before Graduation
While you work toward your degree, you can get involved in business-related student organizations and honor societies that build community and enhance your résumé. You may also earn certifications in leading systems such as Microsoft, SAP, and Cisco, which are valuable credentials that can expand your career potential.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with This Master’s in IT – Software Design and Management?
Liberty University’s Master of Science in Information Technology with a software design and management area of study can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Application designer
- Database administrator
- Database analyst
- Software/application developer
- Software programmer
#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.
Courses
What Will You Study in Liberty’s Master’s in IT – Software Design and Management Degree?
The Master of Science in Information Technology – Software Design and Management degree builds on your previous programming, information science, and business experience to give you advanced training in IT infrastructure and management specialized studies in computer science. You will receive an in-depth overview of security issues and the database design and development process to oversee large-scale business management information systems.
The core content in this program is rooted in biblical ethics, principles, and an understanding of legal issues so you can be equipped to lead with Christian character.
The software design and management area of study for the master’s in IT degree provides additional, advanced studies in large-scale and complex software development. You can become an expert in developing secure, efficient, and innovative software that meets time and budget constraints. You will also be trained in statistical analysis techniques to leverage valuable data for your business.
Featured Master’s in IT Courses
CSCI 611 – Secure Software Engineering
CSIS 641 – Software Development Management
CSIS 643 – Software Design
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Business
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty for This Software Design and Management Degree?
Develop Into a Confident IT Leader
Liberty University’s MS in Information Technology program is designed to help you grow into a capable manager or project administrator in today’s fast-paced tech world. As you advance through the program, you’ll study how to develop efficient IT systems that can support business growth and manage software development projects that bring new products and services to life.
Step Into a Field That’s Rapidly Expanding
The demand for skilled software developers is on the rise, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a 17% growth rate through 2033. That’s significantly faster than average, giving you a strong advantage as you prepare to step into a wide range of roles within the IT sector.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Software developers (visited May 19, 2025). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Build Skills That Set You Apart
By earning your Master of Science in Information Technology, you can position yourself to enter a booming industry with the confidence and preparation needed to lead. Whether you’re aiming to direct teams, manage projects, or guide technical innovation, this degree equips you with the skills to lead effectively in a digital-first world.
Earn a Degree That Prepares You for Today’s IT Demands
This 36-hour program in software design and management is intentionally crafted to meet the evolving needs of the IT industry. Whether your goal is to become an industry leader or to share your knowledge as an instructor, this degree can help you make a meaningful impact in the tech-driven world around you.
Admissions
How Do You Become an MS in 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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