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As the IT landscape continues to grow, we can help you grow along with it.

It’s time to take your career in the rapidly growing field of information technology to the next level. As technology evolves, IT professionals must build advanced skills to lead organizations into the future and address challenges in cybersecurity, information security, and cloud computing. The Executive Master’s in Information Technology program at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ provides the expertise needed to adapt, innovate, and stay ahead in today’s competitive digital economy.

Businesses across Kentucky, the United States, and abroad are seeking IT leaders with advanced knowledge of IT management, data analytics, big data, and emerging technologies. By earning your executive master’s degree in information technology, you’ll gain the leadership, problem-solving, and technical skills employers demand—positioning yourself for advancement in corporate, government, and higher education roles. This hybrid IT master’s program blends online flexibility with hands-on learning, helping you stand out from the competition and drive innovation in your organization.

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Programs & Requirements

Programs & Requirements

Executive Master of Science in Information Technology

Take your IT career to the next level by earning a Master of Science in Information Technology degree. This degree program from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ builds on what you learned in your related bachelor's degree and offers the computer science, data intelligence, analytics, and security insights you need to prepare for advanced employment opportunities in virtually every sector of the economy. 

Curriculum for the online master’s in IT program will engage you in theories, strategies, and tactics for critical fields, including business intelligence, IT management and leadership, data mining, and information security. You'll dive into subjects like cloud computing, business intelligence, and data mining, all with a focus on how this knowledge can be applied in real-world scenarios.

Course Requirements

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Executive Student Resources

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Executive Program Format

Our Executive Programs include hybrid course days designed for international graduate students studying in the U.S., or domestic students seeking a hybrid-format program.  We strive to incorporate professional experience and real-world application of course curriculum into our programs to enhance the learning experience.  Practical Training is an integral part of program coursework and available to all students.  At the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ our degree programs focus on quality education at an affordable price.

Executive Program students take three (3) courses per semester.  The program semester is based on the existing UC semester calendar, with three (3) annual semesters: fall, spring, and summer.  Two of the courses each semester focus on the specific program content.  Additionally, students will be required to attend an intensive residency weekend as part of their course enrollment each term.  The third class includes an Applied Learning Practicum, in which students apply what they are learning in their other two courses to the real world via work or internship experiences.

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Mission & Goals

The mission of the executive master's in information technology program at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is to help you boost your IT credentials and accomplish your professional goals. This program will prepare you to:

Use predictive analytics to identify cyber threats and make data-driven policy changes.
Recognize and prevent exploitation due to hardware, software, and network vulnerabilities.
Analyze issues involving data, cloud computing, systems, and organizational IT operations.
Understand the functions of IT leadership roles across various fields and industries.
Stand out in the IT industry.
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Information Technology Careers & Outcomes

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Computer Programmer: $97,800

Computer Programmer: $97,800

Computer programmers write, modify, and test code and scripts that allow computer software and applications to function properly.

Information Research Scientist: $136,620

Information Research Scientist: $136,620

Computer and information research scientists design innovative uses for new and existing computing technology.

Computer Systems Administrator: $90,520

Computer Systems Administrator: $90,520

Network and computer systems administrators install, configure, and maintain organizations’ computer networks and systems.

Computer Support Specialist: $59,660

Computer Support Specialist: $59,660

Computer support specialists maintain computer networks and provide technical help to computer users.

Computer Systems Analyst: $102,240

Computer Systems Analyst: $102,240

Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and design ways to improve efficiency.

Computer Network Architect: $126,900

Computer Network Architect: $126,900

Computer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and Intranets.

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Common Questions

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Executive Program Admission Requirements

All students in our executive programs are required to meet a standard set of admissions requirements for graduate students.

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Faculty Experts

Learn more about the professors you will interact with in the Department of Information Technology.

Dr. Chris Ford

Dr. Chris Ford

Adjunct Professor
Information Technology Sciences

Dr. Chris Ford

Contact Information

christopher.ford [at] ucumberlands.edu
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