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This program is designed for mid-level information technology professionals who want to improve their skills, increase their knowledge, and move into a leadership or management position within the IT field.

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Information Science (Master of Science)
Apply by November 15 to start January 13.
This online information science master’s degree program can prepare you to face evolving IT challenges, including integration, security, and data analysis. You’ll also explore developing state-of-the-art IT applications and managing IT staff and projects to ensure business continuity.
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Gain Stackable Credentials on the Way to Your Degree

Earn graduate certificates while you work toward your information science master’s degree. It’s a great way to quickly add valuable credentials to your résumé and gain new skills — without any additional course work, course fees, or application fees. The following certificates are embedded in the Master of Science in Information Science:

Business Process Integration (Graduate Certificate)
Learn to analyze, architect, design, implement, and manage the technical aspects of an enterprise IT system to meet business objectives. Explore the latest theories in information science, including cloud computing, blockchain, machine learning, and more.
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Cyber Threat Analytics and Prevention (Graduate Certificate)
Enhance your understanding of cyber threat attacks, laws, analytics, and terrorism, as well as network vulnerabilities, system threats, and surveillance protocols with the courses in this online graduate certificate program.
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IT Analytics (Graduate Certificate)
Gain the predictive analytics skills needed to design, build, and monitor IT infrastructure to effectively support business operations. Learn by working with real-world data using the R statistical system and Python programming language.
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