By: The Capella University Editorial Team
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A Master of Science in Information Technology is a graduate degree for professionals who want to build advanced IT knowledge and work with complex enterprise technology systems.
Graduates may apply those skills in several IT career areas. The following sections outline four possible roles and their responsibilities.
IT management focuses on planning and managing improvements to an organization’s IT infrastructure and security. IT managers may also lead teams, helping staff access the information they need for their projects. This career area may suit people who want to use information strategically, collaborate with others and lead teams.
In a master’s in IT program, IT management coursework can cover communication for IT leaders, IT and business integration and leadership in a global IT enterprise.
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Cybersecurity focuses on identifying vulnerabilities and protecting an organization’s data and infrastructure through systems, policies and incident response. This specialization may include network security and risk management. It can suit people who want to protect critical systems as threats change.
Coursework in this specialization covers areas such as network security, risk assessment and security policy and governance.
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Enterprise networks and cloud computing involve managing the systems and infrastructure that keep an organization connected, planning and implementing cloud-based solutions, and communicating complex technical issues across an organization. This could be ideal for people who enjoy learning about network and cloud technologies and advising others on IT infrastructure decisions.
Coursework supporting career growth in this area includes enterprise networking, cloud architecture and systems planning and management.
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IT analytics professionals use data to help organizations assess and improve their computer and information systems. This career area may suit people who want to evaluate how technology supports business goals and provide data-informed recommendations.
Coursework in IT analytics covers how to map IT systems to enterprise architecture and the fundamentals of building business intelligence systems.
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The job titles in this blog are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Many factors determine the position someone might attain, including previous experience, licensure, certifications and/or other designations along with a degree. Capella cannot guarantee any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase or other career outcome.
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